The Kinks - Shangri-La: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Shangri-La" 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 Shangri-La Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Kinks
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 "Shangri-La" smoothly on your guitar.
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Am G E7 Am Now that you've found your paradise Am C G E7 This is your kingdom to command Am C G E7 You can go outside and polish your car Am C E7 Am Or sit by the fire in your Shangri-La Am G E7 Am Here is your reward for working so hard Am C G E7 Gone are the lavatories in the backyard Am C G E7 Gone are the days when you dreamed of that car Am C E7 Am A You just want to sit in your Shangri-La D Dmaj7 Put on your slippers and sit by the fire D7 G You've reached your top and you just can't D/F# Em get any higher C C/B Am Am/G You're in your place and you know where you are F C/E Dm Dm/C In your Shangri-La Chorus: D Dmaj7 Sit back in your old rockin' chair D7 G D/F# Em You need not worry you need not care C G/B Am You can't go anywhere F A F A A# F C A Shangri-La, Shangri-La, Shangri-La-ah-ah-ahh The little man who gets the train Got a mortgage hangin' over his head But he's too scared to complain 'Cause he's conditioned that way Chorus: Time goes by, and he pays off his debt Got a T.V. set and a radio For seven shillings a week Shangri-La! Shangri-La! Shangri-La! Shangri-La! Shangri-La! Shangri-La! Dm Dm/C Dm/B Dm/A# And all the houses in the street have got a name Dm Dm/C Dm/B Dm/A# Cos all the houses in the street they look the same A D Same chimney pots, same little cars, Dm same window panes The neighbors call to tell you things that you should know They say their lines, they drink their tea, and then they go And they tell your business in another Shangri-La The gas bills and the water rates, the payments on the car Too scared to think about how insecure you are Life ain't so happy in your little Shangri-La! A Shangri-la G C Shangri-La la la la la la F A# G C F A# G C F A# G C F A# G C F A la... Put on your slippers and sit by the fire You've reached your top, and you just can't get any higher You're in your place, and you know where you are In your Shangri-La Chorus: Sit back in your old rocking-chair You need not worry, you need not care You can't go anywhere! Shangri-La! Shangri-La! Shangri-La! Shangri-La! Shangri-La! Shangri-La! You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  A#  Am  B  C  D  D7  Dm  Dmaj7  E  E7  Em  F  F#  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 "Shangri-La" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Shangri-La" by The Kinks.