Shakira - Spy: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Spy" 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 Spy Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Shakira

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 "Spy" smoothly on your guitar.

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

Y'all ready for that cat's experience
Cm
Pa pa pa
Cm
Pa pa
G#
Pa pa pa pa pa
G
Pa pa pa pa pa
Cm
Pa pa pa
Cm
Pa pa
G#
Pa pa pa pa pa
G
Pa pa pa pa pa

Cm
Slow motion
Gm7
Plan to see it through (ah-hah)
G#
Let your mind go
 Gm
Imagine that I kiss you
Fm7                     Gm7
Turn off the lights and open up your eyes now
G#                             A#
You can take a glimpse into my soul for tonight

Fm7
(Do you got the heat off, girl?) Yes, I do
Gm7
(Can you turn up the temperature?) You bet I could
G#
(Colombian with a swagger) Yes, I am
Gm7                                           Cm
Whatever it takes to make this thing work, we gonna
Cm
Pa pa pa
Cm
Pa pa
G#
Pa pa pa pa pa
G                                             A#m
Whatever it takes to make this thing work, we gonna

Chorus:
                    G#
There's a spy by my window,
I know it's you (uh-huh)
Gm
You like to keep an eye on me
Cm
I know you like to keep an eye on me
A#m                  G#
 There's a spy by my window, I know it's you
(it's me)
Fm7
Won't you like to keep an eye on me? (Uh-huh)
Fm7                                   Gm7
I know you like to keep an eye on me (I do, girl)
Fm7            Gm7
Keep an eye on me
But if you want it, gotta let it be

I know you dream about me (Uh-huh)
And it turns me on to think about it
This is the finest game
It ain't even got a name
I just wanna see how far it takes us tonight

(Do you got the music on, girl?) Yes, I do
(Can you get a little closer?) You bet I could
(Colombian with a swagger) Yes, I am
Whatever it takes to make this thing work,
we're gonna
Yeah (Oh yeah), yeah
Whatever it takes to make this thing work,
we're gonna
Yeah (Oh yeah), yeah
Whatever it takes to make this thing work,
we're gonna

Chorus:
There's a spy by my window (Yup)
I know it's you (That's me)
You like to keep an eye on me (I do)
I know you like to keep an eye on me (Yup)
There's a spy by my window (Uh-huh)
I know it's you (It's me)
Won't you like to keep an eye on me?
I know you like to keep an eye on me
(Uh-huh, uh-huh)
Keep an eye on me
But if you want it, gotta let it be, oh-oh

Cm       Fm                  A#            Cm
When the dog's away, that's when the cats play
             A#
(Yeah, yeah) You'll be my girl, I'll be the spy
        F
Like the James Bond flick, girl, I'm ready to ride
Cm       Fm                  A#             Cm
When the cat's away, that's when the mouse play
A#
You'll be my girl, I'll be the spy
      F
Like a James Bond flick, girl, I'm ready to die,
die, die

Chorus:
There's a spy by my window (Yup)
I know it's you
You like to keep an eye on me
I know you like to keep an eye on me
There's a spy by my window (Yup)
I know it's you (Yup)
Won't you like to keep an eye on me?
I know you like to keep an eye on me
Keep an eye on me
But if you want it, gotta let it be, oh-oh
(Okay)

Wyclef, AKA Mr. Bond
Lipstick's on, stockings up
Skirt's short, heels are high
Take your time, buckle up
Close your eyes and enjoy the ride
Close your eyes and enjoy the ride
Close your eyes
Close your eyes and enjoy the ride


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A#

Guitar chord A#

A#m

Guitar chord A#m

Cm

Guitar chord Cm

F

Guitar chord F

Fm

Guitar chord Fm

Fm7

Guitar chord Fm7

G

Guitar chord G

G#

Guitar chord G#

Gm

Guitar chord Gm

Gm7

Guitar chord Gm7

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 "Spy" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Spy" by Shakira.

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