GuitarTuna Pick
GuitarTuna

Get the full experience in app

Open

tale of the shadow chords by
Sail North
Sail North
Logo

N/A•54 views•
5.0 (6)
Key: E minor•
Verse 1
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

I set upon the sea

To search for phantom sails

from tales my mum told me
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

A ghostly galleon filled with gold
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

She sails alone

No crew nor captain's guiding hand

Can tame the one the sailors
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

call The Shadow
Verse 2
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Sun and horizon met
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

I weighed the anchor, hoisted sails
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

My course was set
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

My cutthroat crew conspirin'
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

with the stars our guide
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

They point the way through perils fraught
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

To lead us to the one they
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

call The Shadow
Verse 3
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

None can tame the one the
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

sailors call The Shadow
Verse 4
C
C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Lean left (lean left)
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Hard right (hard right)
Am
Am

View detailed Am chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Hold tightly to her helm
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

She'll try to drown you just for spite
Verse 5
C
C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Heave, ho (heave, ho)
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

'Til first light (first light)
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

She'll give a fight to all who
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

try to claim The Shadow

None can tame the one the
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

sailors call The Shadow
Verse 6
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

A mighty tempest grew
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

The banshee cried "Turn back"
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

but our resolve was true
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

We pointed bow ahead and shouted
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

"We'll break through"
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

The jaws of hell can't hold us back
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

There's nothing that can keep
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

us from The Shadow
Verse 7
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

The winds blew stronger still
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

The ocean raged against us
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Tried to break our will
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

The sirens in the water thirsty for the kill
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Our vessel reeling to and fro
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

To bear us to the one they
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

call The Shadow
Verse 8
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

None can keep us from the one
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

they call The Shadow
Verse 9
C
C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Lean left (lean left)
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Hard right (hard right)
Am
Am

View detailed Am chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Hold tightly to her helm
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

She'll try to drown you just for spite
Verse 10
C
C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Heave, ho (heave, ho)
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

'Til first light (first light)
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

She'll give a fight to all who
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

try to claim The Shadow

None can tame the one the
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

sailors call The Shadow
Verse 11
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

As thunder split the sky
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

The lightning drew a shape
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

beyond the tempest's eye
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

A chill ran through me spine
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

as legend came alive
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

"Avast" I cried
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

All hands as we prepare to take
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

the one they call The Shadow
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
C
C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

All hand s
Interlude 1
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Am
Am

View detailed Am chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
C
C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Verse 12
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

As we approached her shell
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

The skies went silent
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Seas went calm as if by spell
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

No signs of fight or flight were in her
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

All was well
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Until I tried to take her helm
Verse 13
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Her rigging came alive
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

She hung my crew before me eyes
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

She stole my sight and cursed
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

me Captain of The Shadow

She took my eyes and cursed me
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Captain of The Shadow
Verse 14
C
C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Lean left (lean left)
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Hard right (hard right)
Am
Am

View detailed Am chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Steer clear of her I fear
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

She'll eat your soul

She'll take your life
C
C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Heave, ho (heave, ho)
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

'Til first light (first light)
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

She'll claim the souls of those who
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

try to tame The Shadow

None can tame the one the
Bm
Bm
2

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

sailors call The Shadow

None can tame the one the
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

sailors call The Shadow

How did you like the song?

5.0 (6)
You need to log in to leave a rating.
An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • G

  • Am

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

Autoscroll20%

More songs by Sail North

Discover chords for more songs to play

No results found

See More

Related songs

Discover chords for more songs to play

Radiohead

Creep

Radiohead

Jason Mraz

I'm Yours

Jason Mraz

Coldplay

Yellow

Coldplay

Lukas Graham

7 Years

Lukas Graham

Junior H

Ella

Junior H

Oasis

Wonderwall

Oasis

The Who

Behind Blue Eyes

The Who

See More

Popular chords globally

Most played chords & tabs across all users

1

Perfect

Ed Sheeran

2

Creep

Radiohead

3

Yellow

Coldplay

4

Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

Green Day

5

Zombie

The Cranberries

6

Wonderwall

Oasis

7

Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Bob Dylan

Recently added

Recently added chords & tabs

Love Me, I'm A Liberal

Phil Ochs

The Bitch Song

Bowling For Soup

J'ai oublié de vivre

Vianney

Exxus

Glass Animals

Wicked Game

James Vincent McMorrow

The Shape Of Your Love

Colton Dixon

Slow Show

The National

Frequently asked questions

The original key of tale of the shadow by Sail North is E minor.

The primary chords used in tale of the shadow are Em, D, Bm, C, G, Am.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, D, Bm, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of tale of the shadow is approximately 122 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of tale of the shadow 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 tale of the shadow. 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 Sail North.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add tale of the shadow 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 tale of the shadow by Sail North on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.