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Key: E major•
Intro 1
Bm
Bm
2

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Asus4
Asus4

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A
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Asus4
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Bm
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Asus4
Asus4

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Asus4
Asus4

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Bm
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Asus4
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D
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Bm
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Asus4
Asus4

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D
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A
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Bm
Bm
2

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Asus4
Asus4

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A
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D
D

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Asus4
Asus4

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D
D

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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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Asus4
Asus4

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A
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Asus4
Asus4

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Asus4
Asus4

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D
D

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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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He seemed
Verse 1
Bm
Bm
2

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no different from the rest
A
A

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Just a healthy normal boy
F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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His mama always did her best
D
D

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And he was daddy's pride
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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and joy
F#m
F#m
2

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He
Verse 2
Bm
Bm
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A
A

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learned to walk and talk on time
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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But never cared much to be held
F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
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And steadily he would decline
A
A

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D

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A

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Into his solitary shell
Verse 3
G
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D

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As a boy he was considered somewhat odd
A
A

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D

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Kept to himself most of the time
A
A

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He would daydream in and
G
G

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D

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out of his own world
Em
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A
A

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But in every other way he was fine
Verse 4
D
D

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He's a Monday morning lunatic
A
A

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Disturbed from time to time
G
G

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Lost within himself
D
D

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A
A

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In his solitary shell
Verse 5
D
D

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A temporary catatonic
A
A

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Madman on occasion
Em
Em

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G

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When will he break out
D
D

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Of his solitary shell
Interlude 1
A
A

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G
G

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Asus4
Asus4

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A
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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Asus4
Asus4

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D
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A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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D
D

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Asus4
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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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He struggled
Verse 6

to get through
Bm
Bm
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Asus4
Asus4

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his day
D
D

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He was helplessly behind
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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He poured himself onto the page
A
A

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D
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A
A

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Writing for hours at a time
Verse 7
G
G

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D

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As a man he was a danger to himself
A
A

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G
G

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D

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Fearful and sad most of the time
A
A

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G

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D

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He was drifting in and out of sanity
Em
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A
A

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But in every other way he was fine
Verse 8
D
D

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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He's a Monday morn
D
D

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ing lunatic
A
A

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Disturbed from time to time
G
G

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Lost within himself
D
D

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A
A

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In his solitary shell
Verse 9
D
D

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A momentary maniac
A
A

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With casual delusions
Em
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G

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When will he be let out
D
D

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Of his solitary shell
Outro 1
A
A

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C
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Dm
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Ab
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Ab
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Bb
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Eb
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Eb
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Bb
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Bb
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Bb
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Bb
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Chords

  • Bm

    2

  • Asus4

  • A

  • D

  • F#m

    2

  • G

  • Em

  • Dsus4

  • F

  • C

  • Dm

  • Ab

    4

  • Fm

  • Bb

  • Eb

    6

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Solitary Shell?

The original key of Solitary Shell by Dream Theater is E major.

What are the main chords for Solitary Shell?

The primary chords used in Solitary Shell are C#m, Bsus4, B, E, G#m, A.

Do I need a capo to play Solitary Shell?

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

Is Solitary Shell beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like C#m, Bsus4, B, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Solitary Shell?

The tempo of Solitary Shell is approximately 102 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Solitary Shell?

You can easily change the key of Solitary Shell using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Solitary Shell?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Solitary Shell. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Solitary Shell?

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 Dream Theater.

Can I save Solitary Shell to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Solitary Shell to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

Can I access the guitar chords for Solitary Shell for free?

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Solitary Shell by Dream Theater on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.