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I When up you ing can’t I find the light that (Eb)guides you through a cloud y day.
When the stars ain’t (F)shin ing bright, you (Eb)feel like you’ve lost your way.
When the can dle light of home wind
(Eb)burns so ver y far a way.
Well, you’ve got to let your soul shine, said, he said: (Gm)just like my dad dy used to (Ab)say.
He used to say: (Bb)soul shine,
it’s bet ter than (F)sun shine,
it’s bet ter than (Eb)moon shine, damn sure bet ter than (Bb)rain.
Hey now, peo ple don’t mind,
we all feel this (F)way some time.
You’ve got to let your (Gm)soul shine, (Ab)shine ’til the break of day.
I grew up think ing that I had it made, I’d (Eb)make it on a cloud my own.
Life can take the (F)strong est man, you (Eb)make him feel so a lone.
Now, some times I feel a cold wind
(Eb)blow ing through my ach ing bones.
I think back to what my dad dy said, he said: (Gm)Boy, in this dark ness, used be (Ab)fore the dawn, let your (Bb)soul shine,
it’s bet ter than (F)sun shine,
it’s bet ter than (Eb)moon shine, damn sure bet ter than (Bb)rain.
Hey now, peo ple don’t mind,
we all feel this (F)way some time.
You’ve got to let your (Gm)soul shine, (Ab)shine ’til the break of day.
Some times a man
can (Eb)feel this emp ti ness,
like a wom an
has robbed him of his ver y (Bb)soul.
A (Dm)wom an, too,
God knows, she can (Eb)feel like this.
And when your world seems cold, you’ve got to (F)let your spir it take con trol.
Talk ing ’bout
Oh, it’s bet ter than (F)sun shine,
it’s bet ter than (Eb)moon shine, it’s damn sure bet ter than (Bb)rain.
Yeah, now, peo ple don’t mind,
we all feel this (F)way some times.
Got to let your (Gm)soul shine, (Ab)shine ’til the break of day.
Oh, it’s bet ter than (F)sun shine,
it’s bet ter than (Eb)moon shine, it’s damn sure bet ter than (Bb)rain.
Yeah, now, peo ple don’t mind,
we all feel this (F)way some times.
Got to let your (Gm)soul shine, (Ab)shine ’til the break of day.
Soul Shine — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Soul Shine" by Allman Brothers Band: 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 Bb, 68 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 “Soul Shine”
- What key is "Soul Shine" by Allman Brothers Band played in?
- Soul Shine is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Soul Shine"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Soul Shine" 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 "Soul Shine"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Soul Shine"?
- "Soul Shine" was originally performed by Allman Brothers Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Soul Shine"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, Dm, Eb, Eb7, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Allman Brothers Band can I play here?
- Try "LITTLE MARTHA", "RAMBLIN' MAN", "MIDNIGHT RIDER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Soul Shine" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Soul Shine" by Allman Brothers Band. 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 "Soul Shine" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Soul Shine" 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.