Shallow chords

Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

Original Published Key: G Major

Time Signature: 4/4

Tempo: 96 bpm


Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Beginner

Guitar Chords: G, Am, Am/G, Bm, C, D, D/F#, Em, Em7

Arrangement Song Details
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R-H Chord Charts Chord Chart Legend
G Major-LH A Major Am/G Bm Bm barre chord C Major D Major D/F# D/F#-V2 Em Em7
L-H Chord Charts Lefties Chord Chart Legend
G Major-LH A Major-LH Am/G-LH Bm-LH Bm barre chord-LH C Major-LH D Major-LH D/F#-LH D/F#-V2-LH Em-LH Em7-LH
Speed: x0.1

Shallow

Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key 
             Em7  D/F#  G  G     C     G    D      Em7  D/F#  G  G
Intro: 4/4 | 1+2+ 3+4   + |1234 |1234 |1+2  +3+4+ |1+2+ 3+4   + |1234 |
Timing Count:

Em7         D/F#        G
1.  Tell me some-thing, girl
  C                        G       D
    Are you hap-py in this mo-dern world?
Em7       D/F#     G
    Or do you need more?
  C                                 G          D
    Is there some-thin' else you're search-in' for?
    Em7  D/F#   G
    I'm  fall - in'
  C                         G       D              Em7
    In all the good times I find my-self a-long-in'
    D/F#  G
    For   change
 C                        G       D   
   And in the bad times I fear my-self
   
           Em7  D/F#  G    G     Em7  D/F#  G   G    
  Instr: | 1+2+ 3+4   +  |1234 | 1+2+ 3+4   +  |1234 |

 Em7        D/F#        G
2.  Tell me some-thing, boy
  C                             G         D
    Aren't you tired try-in' to fill that void?
 Em7      D/F#     G
    Or do you need more?
  C                           G       D
    Ain't it hard keep-ing it so hard-core?
    Em7  D/F#   G
    I'm  fall - ing
  C                         G       D            Em7
    In all the good times I find my-self long-ing
    D/F#  G
    For   change
  C                        G       D   
    And in the bad times I fear my-self

    Am                    D/F#  
 *  I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
    G           D        Em
    I'll ne-ver meet the ground
    Am                          D/F#
    Crash through the sur-face, where they can't hurt us
          G            D        Em
    We're far from the shal-low now

      Am        Am/G   D/F#
Chorus:  In the sha-a, sha-al-low
       G        D         Em7
         In the shal-low, sha-a-llow
      Am        Am/G   D/F#
         In the sha-a, sha-al-low
               G            D        Em       
         We're far from the shal-low now  |  %  |

         Bm                  D
Bridge:  Oh - oh - oh - oh - oh
         A                         Em  
         Oh... Oh - oh - oh - oh - oh
              Bm
         Oh - Woah
                             D          A   
         Oh - oh - oh - oh - Oh...   |     |

    Am                    D/F#  
 *  I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
    G           D        Em
    I'll ne-ver meet the ground  
    Am                          D/F#
    Crash through the sur-face, where they can't hurt us
          G            D        Em
    We're far from the shal-low now

      Am        Am/G   D/F#
Chorus:  In the sha-a, sha-al-low
       G        D         Em7
         In the shal-low, sha-a-llow
      Am        Am/G   D/F#
         In the sha-a, sha-al-low
               G            D        Em      Em7   
         We're far from the shal-low now  |       |

Arrangement Details:

  • Key Signature: G Major - 1 sharp (F#)
  • Time Signature: 4/4
  • Tempo: Moderately
  • Metronome: ♩ = 96
  • Voice Range: G3 - D5
  • Chord Types in This Arrangement:
    • Major chords: G, C, D
    • Minor chords: Am, Bm, Em
    • Minor 7th chords: Em7
    • Slash chords: Am/G, D/F#
  • ✨ Educational Note:
    In G major, these chords form the I–IV–V family (G–C–D) with supporting minors (Am, Bm, Em). The slash chords (Am/G → D/F#) create a smooth descending bass line, which adds richness to the harmony. Try listening for how the bass notes connect the chords — it’s a simple trick that makes your playing sound more professional.
  • 🎸 Beginner Guitarists:
    See charts for all open chord voicings. There are 2 voicings for D/F#. The thumbed voicing (T), flows more smoothly from Am/G → D/F#... and sounds better.

    You can replace D/F# with D, and Am/G with Am if you prefer, although it does sound better with the bass notes, especially if you're playing solo.

Song Details:

Album Cover
Album Cover
  • Songwriters: Stefani Germanotta (Lady Gaga), Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando
  • Lyrics Begin: Tell me something, girl.
  • Genre: Rock, folk-pop, country, soft rock
  • Featured Artists: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
  • Single:
    Released: September 27, 2018
  • Album: A Star Is Born
    Recorded: 2017–2018
    Released: October 5, 2018
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