Learn to play "Shadow of the Day" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Shadow of the Day" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
G#m F#/A# E I close both locks below the window G#m F#/A# E I close both blinds and turn away G#m F#/A# E Sometimes solutions aren't so simple G#m F#/A# E Sometimes good bye's the only way Chorus: B C#m G#m E And the sun will set for you B C#m G#m E The sun will set for you B F# And the shadow of the day G#m E Will embrace the world in grey B C#m G#m E And the sun will set for you In cards and flowers on your window Your friends all plead for you to stay Sometimes beginnings aren't so simple Sometimes goodbye's the only way Chorus And the shadow of the day will embrace the world in grey And the sun will set for you And the shadow of the day will embrace the world in grey And the sun will set for you You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA# ![]() C#m ![]() E ![]() F# ![]() G#m ![]() Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Shadow of the Day" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Shadow of the Day" by Linkin Park.