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Shangri-La original guitar chords by
Electric Light Orchestra
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
Amaj7
Amaj7

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Bm7b5
Bm7b5

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E6
E6

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I'm getting out, I'm getting out
Amaj7
Amaj7

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Bm7b5
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E6
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Verse 1
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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Sitting here, waiting for
F#m
F#m
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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Someone calling at my door
D
D

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Bm7b5
Bm7b5

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E6
E6

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A
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Too bad, I'm getting out of love
Bm7b5
Bm7b5

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E6
E6

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A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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What's the use of changing things
F#m
F#m
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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Wonder what tomorrow brings
D
D

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Bm7b5
Bm7b5

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E6
E6

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A
A

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Who knows, I'm getting out of love
Bm7b5
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E6
E6

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Chorus 1
A
A

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C#m
C#m
4

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D
D

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My Shangri-La has gone away
A/C#
A/C#
2

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Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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Faded like the Beatles on Hey Jude
A
A

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C#m
C#m
4

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D
D

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She seemed to drift out on the rain
A/C#
A/C#
2

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Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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That came in somewhere softly from the blue
Bm7b5
Bm7b5

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E6
E6

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A
A

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Duh- dah- deh- doo- deh- doo
Bm7b5
Bm7b5

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E6
E6

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I'm getting out, I'm getting out
Interlude 1
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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D
D

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Bm7b5
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E6
E6

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A
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Bm7b5
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E6
E6

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Verse 2
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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Clouds roll by and hide the sun
F#m
F#m
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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Raindrops falling on everyone
D
D

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Bm7b5
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E6
E6

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A
A

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So sad, I'm getting out of love
Bm7b5
Bm7b5

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E6
E6

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Chorus 2
A
A

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C#m
C#m
4

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D
D

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My Shangri-La has gone away
A/C#
A/C#
2

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Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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Faded like the Beatles on Hey Jude
A
A

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C#m
C#m
4

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D
D

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She seemed to drift out on the rain
A/C#
A/C#
2

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Gmaj7
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That came in somewhere softly from the blue
Bm7b5
Bm7b5

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E6
E6

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Duh- dah-deh doo- deh- doo
Chorus 3
A
A

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C#m
C#m
4

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D
D

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My Shangri-La has gone away
A/C#
A/C#
2

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Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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Faded like the Beatles on Hey Jude
A
A

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C#m
C#m
4

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D
D

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She seemed to drift out on the rain
A/C#
A/C#
2

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Gmaj7
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That came in somewhere softly from the blue
Bm7b5
Bm7b5

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E6
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A
A

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I'm getting out of love
Bm7b5
Bm7b5

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E6
E6

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A
A

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Where is my Shangri-La
Bm7b5
Bm7b5

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E6
E6

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A
A

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Where is my Shangri-La
Interlude 2
A
A

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F#m6
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C#m
C#m
4

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A
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F#m6
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C#m
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4

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A
A

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Ebm7b5
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G#7
G#7
4

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C#m
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4

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Ebm7b5
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G#7
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4

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C#m
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Outro 1
A
A

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Ebm7b5
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G#7
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4

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C#m
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4

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I will return
A
A

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Ebm7b5
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G#7
G#7
4

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C#m
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(I will return)
A
A

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Ebm7b5
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G#7
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4

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C#m
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I will return to Shangri-La
A
A

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Ebm7b5
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G#7
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4

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C#m
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(I will return)
A
A

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Ebm7b5
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G#7
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4

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C#m
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I will return to Shangri-La
A
A

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Ebm7b5
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G#7
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C#m
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(I will return)
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Amaj7

  • Bm7b5

  • E6

  • A

  • E/G#

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • C#m

    4

  • D

  • A/C#

    2

  • Gmaj7

  • F#m6

  • Ebm7b5

  • G#7

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shangri-La by Electric Light Orchestra is A major.

The primary chords used in Shangri-La are A, Dm, E, F#m, C#m, D.

No capo is required for this song.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Shangri-La is approximately 78 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La. 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 Electric Light Orchestra.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La by Electric Light Orchestra on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.