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Rex Orange County - THE SHADE Chords

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ChordsA#, F, Dm, C#m, A#m
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A key to play this song with easier chords.

  • Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
  • Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
  • Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram
  • Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram
  • Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram

[Opening]
[A#] [F] [A#] [F]
[A#]I was closing all the blinds. Just so you could sleep the night [F]trough.
[A#]I was staying by your side. Just so I knew you were [F]okay.
And I was [Dm]opening the door. [Dm]Just to see if you would [A#]walk through.
I [C#m]started [Dm]painting all the walls. [Dm]Just to see if you like the [A#m]shade.

[chorus]
[A#]I would love just to be stuck to your side. Not with [F]anybody else, anybody else.
It’s [A#]enough just to keep us occupied. Please don’t [F]go. No no
[A#]I would love just to be stuck to your side. Not with [F]anybody else, anybody else.
It’s [A#]enough just to keep us occupied. Please don’t [F]go.

[Closing]
[A#]You were holding out your hand. Hoping I’ll be there to [F]hold to.
[A#]I went out to Amsterdam. Just so I could give you some [F]space.
Then I kept [Dm]opening my door. [Dm]Just to see if you would [A#]walk through.
I [C#m]kept on [Dm]painting all my walls. [Dm]Just to see if you like the [A#m]shade.

[chorus]
[A#]I would love just to be stuck to your side. Not with [F]anybody else, anybody else.
It’s [A#]enough just to keep us occupied. Please don’t [F]go. No no
[A#]I would love just to be stuck to your side. Not with [F]anybody else, anybody else.
It’s [A#]enough just to keep us occupied. Please don’t [F]go. Oh oh.

[outro]
[A#] [F] [A#] [F]

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ArtistRex Orange County
AlbumWho Cares?
GenresAlternative, Indie, Pop
Year2022
KeyA#

How to play THE SHADE on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Rex Orange County - THE SHADE on guitar requires 5 chords and 7 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

THE SHADE uses these transitions most often: A# → F (16), F → A# (13), and A# → C#m (2). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with A# - F chord transition.

1. A# → F chord transition

Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

To move from A# to F;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Slide your pinky from B string fret 3 to D string fret 3.
A# to F

2. F → Dm chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

To move from F to Dm;

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  3. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  4. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
F to Dm

3. Dm → A# chord transition

Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram
Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram

To move from Dm to A#;

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on B string fret 3.
Dm to A#

4. A# → C#m chord transition

Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram

To move from A# to C#m;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 3 to fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
  4. Slide your pinky from B string fret 3 to A string fret 4.
A# to C#m

5. C#m → Dm chord transition

To move from C#m to Dm;

  1. While playing C#m, lift your pinky from A string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  4. Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.

6. Dm → A#m chord transition

To move from Dm to A#m;

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to B string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 3.

7. A#m → A# chord transition

To move from A#m to A#;

  1. Keep index finger on A string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 3.
  3. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
  4. Lift your pinky from G string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

THE SHADE chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in THE SHADE.

  • THE SHADE includes 41 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • THE SHADE contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how THE SHADE connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After A#, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (24%), C (16%), and D# (11%).
    • A# → F: 24%
    • A# → C#m: 1%
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → Dm: 5%
    • F → A#: 1%
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