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My Shadow In Vain chords by
Gary Numan
Gary Numan
Tubeway Army
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
D
D

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Stroll to the café my God how time flies
C
C

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And I close up my brain
G
G

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Em
Em

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another friend dies
D
D

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Verse 2

C
C

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G
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D
D

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And me I'm just the same
C
C

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Soaking up Broadway

Nightlife in Detroit
G
G

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Em
Em

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D
D

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C
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G
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Em
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D
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And I'd buy these New York

Eb
Eb
6

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C
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D
D

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ladies If these light
Eb
Eb
6

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weren't so bright
C
C

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And me I wasn't there
D
D

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Verse 3
Eb
Eb
6

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C
C

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Stagger down main street
D
D

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A knife in my side
Eb
Eb
6

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C
C

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And I fall to the gutter
Bb
Bb

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In tears but with pride

And me I'm feeling okay
D
D

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Verse 4


Moving out of Central this

villain knows me well
C
C

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Says he'll spill the whole story
G
G

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Em
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D
D

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He might be lying, I can't tell
C
C

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And me I'm not that kind
Interlude 1
G
G

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D

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Eb
Eb
6

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Verse 5
C
C

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D
D

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Eb
Eb
6

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I've been searching for
C
C

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my shadow in vain
D
D

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Eb
Eb
6

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How can I be still while my
C
C

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D
D

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Eb
Eb
6

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lifeline

remains
C
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I've been searching for my
Bb
Bb

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shadow in vain

How can I be still while my

lifeline remains with him
Verse 6
Bb
Bb

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D
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Try to steal a needle Bring

peace to my head

And I'm stumbling down

the alleys I find killers instead

And me I'm the cause of it all
Verse 7
D
D

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Street corner women are taking their toll

Now they look at me, I'm dying

And I'm growing old

And me I'm loving it all
Verse 8
D
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I've been searching

for my shadow in vain

How can I be still while my lifeline remains

I've been searching for my

shadow in vain

How can I be still while my

lifeline remains with him

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • C

  • G

  • Em

  • Eb

    6

  • Bb

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of My Shadow In Vain by Gary Numan, Tubeway Army is A major.

The primary chords used in My Shadow In Vain are E, D, A, F#m, F, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, D, A, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of My Shadow In Vain is approximately 140 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of My Shadow In Vain using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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