To get the true sound of the low notes on the recording you can play this in Drop D tuning with the capo or with no capo in E, but this is the easiest way to play it and still works. *Capo fret 2* Intro chords: D D G Bm A (x2) D A G D You sit in silence in the shadows G A D You don't complain or criticize A G D And while the world may see me as a fool G A D They're not looking through your eyes Bm G D No questions asked, you're there when I need you Bm G Em A With a love that inspires me to be everything you deserve Chorus: D D9 G Cause you're my unsung hero D D/F# A And I know it's not easy to walk in your shoes D G Day after day you continue to amaze me Em A D Now I sing this song of love for you D D G Bm A D Verse 2: A G D While others long to steal the spotlight G A D You work your magic quietly A G D Cause you're not in it for the glory G A D The love you give comes naturally Bm G D I may not have much, but what I have I give to you Bm G And this song that I sing is my gift Em A And I swear that I mean every word CHORUS x2 Em A D Now I sing this song of love for you (keep repeating intro progression to fade) Chords: A = x02220 Bm = x24432(bar chord) or xx4432 D = xx0232 D9 = xx0230 D/F#= 200232 (hold down bottom string with thumb) Em = 022000 G = 320003 In Drop D tuning: A = x02220 Bm = x24432(bar chord) or xx4432 D = 000232 D9 = 000230 D/F#= 4x0232 (hold down bottom string with thumb) Em = 222000 or x22000 G = 5x0003 To play with no capo play these chords instead of the ones listed in tab: A ---> B Bm C#m D E D9 E9 D/F# E/C# Em F#m G A
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