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Key: A major•
Intro 1
G
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Bm
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Chorus 1
B
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B
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Verse 1
F#m
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F#m/C#
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2

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B7sus4
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Meet me in the crowd,
Asus2
Asus2

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E
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people, people
F#m
F#m
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Esus4
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F#m/C#
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2

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B7sus4
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Throw your love a round
Asus2
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E
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love me, love me
F#m
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Esus4
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F#m/C#
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B7sus4
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Take it into town,
Asus2
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happy, happy
F#m
F#m
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Esus4
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F#m/C#
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Put it in the ground
B7sus4
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Asus2
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E
E

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G
G

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G/F#
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where the flowers grow
Em
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E7
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Gold and silver shine
Chorus 2
B
B
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B
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B
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B
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2

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Verse 2
F#m
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Esus4
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F#m/C#
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B7sus4
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Everyone a round
Asus2
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E
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love them, love them
F#m
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Esus4
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F#m/C#
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B7sus4
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Put it in your hands,
Asus2
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E
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take it, take it
F#m
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Esus4
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F#m/C#
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B7sus4
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There's no time to cry,
Asus2
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E
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happy, happy
F#m
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Esus4
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F#m/C#
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Put it in your heart,
B7sus4
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Asus2
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E
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G
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G/F#
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where tomorrow shines
Em
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E7
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Gold and silver shine
Chorus 3
B
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B
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Bridge 1
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Whoa, here we go
Chorus 4
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • B

    2

  • E

  • A

  • F#m

    2

  • Esus4

  • F#m/C#

    2

  • B7sus4

  • Asus2

  • G/F#

  • E7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shiny Happy People by R.E.M. is A major.

The primary chords used in Shiny Happy People are G, Em, Bm, C, B, E.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, Em, Bm, C, 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 Shiny Happy People is approximately 125 beats per minute.

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