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Shaking The Gates chords by
Richard Thompson
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
G
G

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If angels are real then
E
E

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who needs dreams?
Ab
Ab
4

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C
C

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I think I'll never close my eyes again
G
G

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E
E

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If my feet betray me lock the door
Ab
Ab
4

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My heart may never be this

wise again
C
C

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Verse 2

G
G

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I'm shaking
Fm
Fm

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I'm shaking
G
G

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I'm shaking the gates of hell
C
C

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Verse 3

B
B
2

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I used to hold the world, it turned to gold
C
C

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Now everything that moved
B
B
2

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D
D

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me has grown cold
Verse 4
G
G

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E
E

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If life is forever then I'm your man
Ab
Ab
4

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C
C

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G
G

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Devil was inclined to [?]
E
E

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Echoes and shadows are my [?]
Ab
Ab
4

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All I've done is lead
C
C

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myself astray
Verse 5
C
C

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G
G

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I'm shaking
Fm
Fm

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Ab
Ab
4

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Fm
Fm

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I'm shaking
G
G

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I'm shaking the gates of
C
C

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hell
Interlude 1
C
C

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B
B
2

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G
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C

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B
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2

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D
D

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Verse 6
G
G

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If angels are real then who
E
E

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needs dreams?
Ab
Ab
4

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I think I'll never close my

eyes again
C
C

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Verse 7

G
G

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I'm shaking
Fm
Fm

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Ab
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4

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Fm
Fm

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I'm shaking
G
G

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C
C

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I'm shaking the gates of hell
Fm
Fm

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I'm shaking
C
C

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I'm shaking
Fm
Fm

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I'm shaking the gates of hell

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • E

  • Ab

    4

  • C

  • Fm

  • B

    2

  • D

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shaking The Gates by Richard Thompson is A major.

The primary chords used in Shaking The Gates are A, F#, Bb, D, Gm, C#.

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

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

The tempo of Shaking The Gates is approximately 97 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Shaking The Gates 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 Shaking The Gates. 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 Richard Thompson.

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