Seven Shells

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To play the Easy Chords for Seven Shells, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: AM

Tuning: Standard

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Verse 1]
[Am]Whenever i walk [G]into the street
[Am]And i see [G]you standing there
[Am]With your back [G]to the wall
[Am]And your [G]eyes on me
[Am]I just [G]stare and stare
[Dm]And I feel like I'm living in a western movie
[Am]That's only [G]just begun
[Am]And I've got seven shells in my six gun

[Verse 2]
[G]I'm wilder and bluer and yonderer
[Am] Know that you're with me
[G]And there's a tin [Am]star on my chest
[G]Where my heart used to be
[Am]And even when [G]it's high noon baby
[Dm]My back's to the sun
[Am]And I've got seven [G]shells in my six gun
[Am]And I've got seven shells in my six gun

[Bridge]
[C]You're trouble baby
[G]And There ain't no doubt
[Am]The kind of trouble
[G]I can live without
[C]But I want to stay
[G]By your side
[Dm]As long as I'm alive
The daylight's stronger

[Verse 3]
[Am]And the [G]shadows are longer
[A] Mever since [G]I've found you
[Am]And I feel like [G]I'm ten feet tall
[Am]And there's nothing [G]I can't do
[Dm]And don't worry baby [Am]when things get crazy
[G]Cause I won't [Am]turn and run
[G]I've got seven shells [Am]in my six gun
[G]And I've got seven [Am]shells in my six gun

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Lipstick, Lies And Gasoline

Released 1997

Genre

Alternative Alternative Country

Songwriter Fred Eaglesmith

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Am (A Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Seven Shells by Fred Eaglesmith is played in the key of Am with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Dm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti C (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Seven Shells by Fred Eaglesmith: sounding in Am without capo at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Am (Standard tuning without capo) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am to G requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – VII – iv – Bridge – III – A

Song chords:

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Am G Dm Bridge

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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C A

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Am without a capo.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of AM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Am Tonic

ii° Bdim Supertonic

III C Mediant

iv Dm Subdominant

v Em Dominant

VI F Submediant

VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

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KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – VII – iv – Bridge – III – A • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Seven Shells (Fred Eaglesmith)?

To play the Easy Chords for Seven Shells, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Seven Shells?

The original recording key for Seven Shells by Fred Eaglesmith is AM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Lipstick, Lies And Gasoline

Released 1997

Genre

Alternative Alternative Country

Songwriter Fred Eaglesmith

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