Other arrangements of Shadow
Pick a learning view.
I was six years old
when my par ents went a way.
I was stuck in side some a (A)bro ken life I could n’t wish a way.
She was beau ti ful.
She had ev ’ry thing and more,
and my es cape was (A)hid ing out and run ning for the door.
Some bod y lis ten, please.
It (Am7)used to be so hard you be ing me.
Liv ing in the shad ow of some one else ’s dream,
try ing to find a hand to hold, but ev ’ry touch felt cold to me.
Liv ing in a night mare, a nev er end ing sleep,
but now that I am wide a wake, my chains are fin ’lly free.
Don’t feel sor ry for me.
All the days col lid
one less per fect than the next.
I was stuck in side some one (A)else ’s life, and al ways sec ond best.
Oh, I love you now,
’cause now I re al ize more,
that it’s safe out to (A)come a live in my i den ti ty.
So if you’re lis ten ing,
there’s (Am7)so much more to me you have n’t seen.
Liv ing in the shad ow of some one else ’s dream,
try ing to find a hand to hold, but ev ’ry touch felt cold to me.
Liv ing in a night mare, a nev er end ing sleep,
but now that I am wide a wake, I chains can fin ’lly see.
Don’t feel sor ry for me.
Don’t feel sor ry for me.
Moth er, sis ter, fa ther, sis ter, moth (Fsus2)er,
ev ’ry thing’s cool now.
Moth er, sis ter, fa ther, sis ter, moth (Fsus2)er,
ev ’ry thing’s cool now.
Oh, my life is good.
I’ve got more than an y one (Dm11)should.
Oh, my life is good
and the past is in the past.
I was liv ing in the shad ow of some one else ’s dream,
try ing to find a hand to hold, but ev ’ry touch felt cold to me.
I’m liv ing in a new day, I’m liv ing it for me.
And now that I am wide a wake, yeah, I can fin ’lly be, so don’t feel sor ry for me.
Don’t feel (F)sor ry, don’t feel sor ry for me.
Don’t feel (F)sor ry, don’t feel sor ry for me.
Liv ing in, liv ing in, liv ing (G7)in the shad ow, (C)liv ing in, liv ing in, liv ing in
a new day.
Shadow — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Shadow" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 78 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Shadow”
- Why does "Shadow" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Shadow".
- What key is "Shadow" by Ashlee Simpson played in?
- Shadow is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shadow"?
- The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shadow" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Shadow"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shadow"?
- "Shadow" was originally performed by Ashlee Simpson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Shadow"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am7, C, D, Dmin, F, F6, Fmaj9, Fsus2, +2 more.
- What other songs by Ashlee Simpson can I play here?
- Try "L.O.V.E.", "BOYFRIEND", "CATCH ME WHEN I FALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Shadow"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Shadow".
- Can I see all the notes in "Shadow"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 78 BPM.
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