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Key: C major•
Intro 1
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D
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Db
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Baug
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C
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Em
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When I was born they christened
Verse 1
C
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Fm
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me plain Samuel Johnson Brown
Dm
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F
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But I hadn't grown so very big,
D
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G
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'fore some folks in this town
Eb
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D
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Had changed it 'round to, "Sambo",
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I was "Rastus" to a few
Bb
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D
D

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Then "Chocolate Drop" was ad
Em
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A
A

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D
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ded by some others that I knew
Verse 2
D
D

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And then to cap the climax,
G
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D
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I was strolling down the line
D
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When someone shouted, "Fellas,
A
A

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Am
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D
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hey! Come on and pipe the shine!"
G
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C
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F
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But I don't care a bit
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Ebdim
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Bbdim
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Here's how I fig
C#dim
C#dim
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G
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ure it
Baug
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Verse 3

C
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Ebdim
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G
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Well, just because my hair is curly
Em
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Baug
Baug

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And just because my
Ebdim
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G
G

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Em
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teeth are pearly
E
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Am
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Just because I always
D
D

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wear a smile
G
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C
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Likes to dress up in the latest style
Cm
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Ebdim
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Just because I'm glad I'm
Verse 4
D
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G
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livin'
Em
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E
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Am
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Takes trouble smilin', never whine
Dm
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Just because my color's shady
C
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Am
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Dm
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G
G

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Slightly different maybe that's why they call me shine
Interlude 1
C
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F#dim
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Edim
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Eb
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Gm
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Bbdim
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Bb
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D
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B
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Em
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Baug
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A
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Gm
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A
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Am
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B
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Em
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E
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Verse 5
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Bb
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Am
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Say, just because my hair is curly
D
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G
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Am
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D
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And just because my teeth are pearly
B
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2

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Em
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And just because I always wear a smile
A
A

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I wear my jeans like a man I mean
D
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He always dresses in the latest style
Verse 6
G
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Bbdim
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Am
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D
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Just because I'm glad I'm livin'
B
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2

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Em
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Takes trouble smilin', never whine
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Eb
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Just because my color's shady
G
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E
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Slightly different maybe that's why they
Abm
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call me shine
Outro 1
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Cm
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G
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E
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Dm

  • Fm

  • C

  • Am

  • A

  • D

  • Db

    4

  • Baug

  • G

  • Em

  • F

  • Eb

    6

  • Bb

  • Ebdim

  • Bbdim

  • C#dim

    4

  • E

  • Cm

    3

  • F#dim

    4

  • Edim

  • Gm

    3

  • B

    2

  • Abm

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shine by Ry Cooder is C major.

The primary chords used in Shine are Dm, Fm, C, Am, A, D.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, Fm, C, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Shine is approximately 92 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Shine 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 Shine. 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 Ry Cooder.

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