The Shape of Things to Come

Ramones - The Shape of Things to Come: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "The Shape of Things to Come" 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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Learn The Shape of Things to Come Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Ramones

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 "The Shape of Things to Come" smoothly on your guitar.

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           F#    A
There's a new sun
          B              D
Risin' up angry in the sky
               F#      A
And there's a new voice
               B             C#
Saying 'we're not afraid to die'
        F#         E
Let the old world make believe
       F#                B
It's blind and deaf and dumb
     F#           E         D#        D
But nothing can change the shape of things
   F#
to come

There are changes
Lyin' ahead in every road
And there are new thoughts
Ready and waiting to explode
When tomorrow is today
The bells may toll for some
But nothing can change the shape of things
to come

E
The future's comin' in, now
A
Sweet and strong
B                                    C#
Ain't no-one gonna hold it back for long

There are new dreams
Crowdin' out old realities
There's revolution
Sweepin' in like a fresh new breeze
Let the old world make believe
It's blind and deaf and dumb

Chorus:
     F#           E          D#       D
But nothing can change the shape of things
Nothing can change the shape of things
Nothing can change the shape of things
Nothing can change the shape of things
    F#
To come


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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.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Shape of Things to Come" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Shape of Things to Come" by Ramones.

Ramones - The Shape of Things to Come: Guitar Chords

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