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Shadows on the Wall chords by
Jean Shepard
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Key: F major•
Intro 1
D
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A
A

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D
D

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Verse 1
D
D

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Though the door was open wide,
G
G

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not a sound came from inside
A
A

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So I looked in,
D
D

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saw two shadows on the wall
Ddim
Ddim

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D

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One was new and strange to me,
G
G

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one my sweetheart dear to me
A
A

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How it hurt to see those

shadows on the wall
D
D

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Verse 2

G
G

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They were kissing like true
D
D

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lovers always do
E
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Right then and there I knew
A
A

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that we were through
D
D

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So I turned and walked away
G
G

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broken hearted to this day
A
A

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All because of those two shadows
Interlude 1

on the wall
D
D

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G
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A
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D
D

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G
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A
A

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D
D

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E
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D
D

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Verse 3
D
D

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Not a tear came to my eyes,
G
G

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I was hurt too much to cry
A
A

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D
D

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By the faithful kiss of shadows on the wall
A
A

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D
D

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Now I know the misery of
G
G

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living with the memory
A
A

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Of that night I saw those shadows on the wall
D
D

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Verse 4

G
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If my heart could only fall for someone new
E
E

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But it's so great to take
A
A

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the chance that's true
D
D

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Nothing seems to heal the wound,
G
G

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yes, and I'm forever doomed
A
A

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To be haunted by the shadows on the wall
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • Ddim

  • E

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shadows on the Wall by Jean Shepard is F major.

The primary chords used in Shadows on the Wall are F, C, Bb, Fdim, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, C, Bb, Fdim, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Shadows on the Wall is approximately 143 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Shadows on the Wall. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Jean Shepard.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Shadows on the Wall to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Shadows on the Wall by Jean Shepard on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.