Red Hot Chili Peppers - Shallow Be Thy Game: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Shallow Be Thy Game" 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.

Learn Shallow Be Thy Game Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Red Hot Chili Peppers

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 "Shallow Be Thy Game" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

E           G             E              G
I was not created in the likeness of a fraud
Your hell is something scary, I prefer a loving God
We are not the center of this funny universe
And what is worse, I do not serve in fear of such a curse

Shallow be thy game, 2000 years, look in the mirror
You play the game of shame and tell your people live in fear
A rival to the way you see, the Bible let him be
I'm a threat to your survival and your control company

Chorus:
E                    D
You'll never burn me, you'll never burn me
A/C#
I will be your heretic, yeah
E                    G
You can't contain me, I am the power free
A                        G
Truth belongs to everybody

To anyone who's listening, you're not born into sin
The guilt they try and give you, puke it in the nearest bin
Missionary madness sweep up culture with a broom
Trashing ancient ways is par for the course, it's fuckin' rude

To think that you're above the laws of nature, what a joke
Purple sashes, feeding masses, smoke on which to choke
I might be a monkey when it comes to being holy
Fundamental hatred get down on your knees and

Chorus

I was not created in the likeness of a fraud
Your hell is something scary, I prefer a loving God
We are not the center of this funny universe
And what is worse, I do not serve in fear of such a

Chorus - x2


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

C#

Guitar chord C#

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

G

Guitar chord G

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 "Shallow Be Thy Game" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Shallow Be Thy Game" by Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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