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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Shadow" by Ashlee Simpson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Shadow" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shadow" by Ashlee Simpson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Shadow" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Shadow" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.