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Shell chords by
Peter Hammill
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Key: Gb major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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A
A

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D
D

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Verse 1
D
D

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Turn a card, turn a page,
A
A

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D
D

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the action sure to start,

second- stage reaction
G
G

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to illogical thoughts on
Bm
Bm
2

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random lines –
G
G

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A
A

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in a Borges dream we move to ward
D
D

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the writing of lives.
Verse 2
D
D

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Leave it out, leave it in,

no edits –

with a shout, with a grin I said
G
G

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Em
Em

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it was a certainty that I'd arrive
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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in an Escher sketch
Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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G
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D
D

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we walk around the drawing

of lines.
Verse 3

The character uncertainty
D
D

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F#aug
F#aug
2

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as he contemplates his lot
Gm
Gm
3

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and tries to move with

urgency
G
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A
A

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though he's rooted to the spot.
Verse 4
D
D

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On the brink, on the edge,

but lately what I think,
F#m
F#m
2

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D
D

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what I said escapes me
G
G

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in a flash, a tiger burning
D
D

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bright –
G
G

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does the visionary trance obscure
D
D

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the burgeoning night?
Bm
Bm
2

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And she said "What are you
Verse 5

doing?"
D
D

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Esus4
Esus4

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Bm
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2

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A
A

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D
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Bm
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And he said "What do you think?"
Bm
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2

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E
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Bm
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Oh, no, what on earth are we

doing?
D
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Bm
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2

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Verse 6
A
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The characters procrastinate
Cm
Cm
3

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F#aug
F#aug
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on the threshold of the
Gm
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door;
Gm
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there's something here that fas cinates,


though the meaning's still unsure
Gm
Gm
3

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and the plot so thick.

Is it some kind of history?
Cm
Cm
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Adim
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Sketch the thumb nail to the quick.
Cm
Cm
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Oh, even though it's full of
C#
C#
4

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contradiction,
Cm
Cm
3

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though it's flawed in the design
G
G

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this is no fiction,

it's a lifeline.
A
A

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Verse 7

D
D

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Here we are, there we went,
D
D

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full circle,

shooting stars, heaven- sent,

turned turtle on the beach
G
G

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our shells are left behind

life a library, like a memory
Bm
Bm
2

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D
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Bm
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of our ghost- written lives.
Outro 1
D
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Bm
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Bm
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E
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D
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Bm
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D
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Bm
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E
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Bm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • A

  • Dsus4

  • Em

  • F#aug

    2

  • Gm

    3

  • F#m

    2

  • Esus4

  • E

  • Cm

    3

  • Adim

  • C#

    4

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shell by Peter Hammill is Gb major.

The primary chords used in Shell are Gb, Ebm, Cb, Db, Gbsus4, Abm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gb, Ebm, Cb, Db, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Shell is approximately 56 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Shell 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 Shell. 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 Peter Hammill.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Shell 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 Shell by Peter Hammill on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.