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John Cougar Mellencamp
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
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D

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D

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Verse 1
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[Chorus]
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A

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D

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Can you shelter me
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A

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D

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From this anxi ety
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G

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Hey baby don't look me in the eye
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A
A

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D
D

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'Cause I'm sexually shy shy shy
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A

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D

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Sexually shy shy shy
Verse 2
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I don't know why

With other girls I'm fine
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A

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D

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But with you baby I'm shy shy shy

I hate for you to see me like this
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G

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D

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'Cause nowhere else in my life
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A

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D

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D

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Does this exist
Interlude 1
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D

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Verse 3
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[Chorus] Every

time we talk

I can't catch my breath
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I want a conversation

But I scare myself

I really can't hide behind this lie
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A

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'Cause with you
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baby
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A

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I'm shy shy shy
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D

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A

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Verse 4

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Woman
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A

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Well I'm ashamed to say

Woman
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D

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A

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That I'm afraid this way
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Woman

Yeah

Woman
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D

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I gotta stop acting so crazy
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A

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Interlude 2
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Verse 5
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[Chorus: x3] I
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don't know why
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G

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With other girls I'm fine
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Bm
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But with you baby
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I'm shy shy shy

I don't know why

With other women I'm fine
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G

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But with you baby I'm shy shy shy
Verse 6
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I don't know why
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I don't know why
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • E

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shy by John Cougar Mellencamp is E major.

The primary chords used in Shy are E, B, A, F#, C#m.

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

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

The tempo of Shy is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Shy 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. 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 John Cougar Mellencamp.

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