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Shy Away chords by
Roy Orbison
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
G
G

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A
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Bm
Bm
2

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Oh my darling, I fear
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Every time you're near
D
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Bm
Bm
2

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I will hurt you again
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A
A

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So don't wait till then
D
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A

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Shine away, shine away,
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A

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shine away from me
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Bm
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2

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There's a shadow of doubt
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A

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and my mind can't work it out
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Bm
Bm
2

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I'm not sure of myself,
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A

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so put me on your shelf
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And shy away, shy away,
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shy away from me
Gm
Gm
3

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You're too much of a woman,
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A

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when will you understand?
Bm
Bm
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F#m
F#m
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I've got a lot of the devil in me
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A

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So never hold my hand again
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A

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Shine away
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A

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Bm
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If I reach out for you
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A

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I'll break your heart in two
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Bm
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And I want you to stay
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A

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So please hear what I say
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Shine away, shine away,
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shine away from me
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Please keep away from me,
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far away, safe from me
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Darling you must shine away
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • Gm

    3

  • F#m

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shy Away by Roy Orbison is E major.

The primary chords used in Shy Away are A, E, B, C#m, Am, G#m.

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

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

The tempo of Shy Away is approximately 94 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Shy Away 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 Shy Away. 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 Roy Orbison.

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