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Shine Chords

Learn to play “Shine” by Anna Nalick on guitar — played in the key of G, using G, C, Am and D. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:GCAmD

Chords for Shine

Key: GBPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
G
3
90
G C
 Oh the night makes you a star
Am D
 And it holds you cold in its arms
G C Am
 You?re the one to whom nobody verses I love you
D
 Unless you say it first
G C
 So you lie there holding your breath
Am D
 And its strange how soon you forget
G
 That you?re like stars
C Am
 They only show up when it?s dark
D
 Cause they don?t know their worth
C D
 And I think you need to stop following misery?s lead
 Shine away shine away shine away
G C Am
 Isn?t it time you got over how fragile you are
G
 We?re all waiting
C
 Waiting on your supernova
Am
 Cause that?s who you are
C D
 And you?ve only begun to shine
G C Am
 There are times when the poets and pornstars align and
D G
 You won?t know who to believe in
C Am D
 Well that?s a good time to be leavin?
G C
 And the past... knocks on your door
Am D
 And throws stones at your window at 4 in the morning
G C
 Well maybe he thinks it?s romantic
Am D
 He?s crazy but you knew that before
C D
 And I think you need to stop following misery?s lead
 Shine away shine away shine away
G C Am
 Isn?t it time you got over how fragile you are
G
 We?re all waiting
C
 Waiting on your supernova
Am
 Cause that?s who you are
C D
 And you?ve only begun to shine
C D
 Yeah you?ve only begun to shine
G C D
 Won?t you shine shine shine shine over shadow
G C D
 Shine shine shine shine over shadow
G
 Shine shine shine shine over
C D
 And I think you need to stop following misery?s lead
 Shine away Shine away Shine away
G C Am
 Isn?t it time you got over how fragile you are
G
 We?re all waiting
C
 Waiting on your supernova
Am
 Cause that?s who you are
C D
 And you?ve only begun to shine
C D
 Yeah you?ve only begun to shine
C D
 Yeah you?ve only begun to shine
C D
 Yeah you?ve only begun to shine
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About Shine

Anna Nalick's “Shine” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — G, C, Am and D — with the progression centred on G, C and Am. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Shine — FAQ

What key is “Shine” in?

“Shine” by Anna Nalick is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Shine”?

“Shine” uses 4 chords: G, C, Am and D.

Is “Shine” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Shine” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Shine”?

“Shine” is performed by Anna Nalick.