Hello! Below you'll find my "Shallow" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper was featured in A Star Is Born and gives me chills every time. It's got a simple and great-sounding piano accompaniment.
Enjoy!
Shallow Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Shallow:
Shallow Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| Em7 D/F# | G | C | G D |
| Em7 D/F# | G |
| Em7 D/F# | G | C | G D |
| Em7 D/F# | G |
[Verse 1]
Em7 D/F# G
Tell me something girl
C G D
Are you happy in this modern world?
Em7 D/F# G
Or do you need more?
C G D
Is there something else you're searching for?
Em7 D/F# G C G D
I'm fall - ing In all the good times I find myself longing,
Em7 D/F# G C G D
For change and in the bad times I fear myself
Em7 D/F# G
Tell me something girl
C G D
Are you happy in this modern world?
Em7 D/F# G
Or do you need more?
C G D
Is there something else you're searching for?
Em7 D/F# G C G D
I'm fall - ing In all the good times I find myself longing,
Em7 D/F# G C G D
For change and in the bad times I fear myself
[Instrumental]
| Em7 D/F# | G | X2
| Em7 D/F# | G | X2
[Verse 3]
Em7 D/F# G
Tell me something boy
C G D
Aren't you tired tryin' to fill that void
Em7 D/F# G
Or do you need more?
C G D
Ain't it hard keeping it so hardcore
Em7 D/F# G C G D
I'm fall - ing In all the good times I find myself longing,
Em7 D/F# G C G D
For change and in the bad times I fear myself
Em7 D/F# G
Tell me something boy
C G D
Aren't you tired tryin' to fill that void
Em7 D/F# G
Or do you need more?
C G D
Ain't it hard keeping it so hardcore
Em7 D/F# G C G D
I'm fall - ing In all the good times I find myself longing,
Em7 D/F# G C G D
For change and in the bad times I fear myself
[Chorus]
Am D/F#
I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
Am D/F#
I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
G D Em
I'll never meet the ground
Am D/F#
Crash through the surface, where they can't hurt us
G D Em
We're far from the shallow now
I'll never meet the ground
Am D/F#
Crash through the surface, where they can't hurt us
G D Em
We're far from the shallow now
[Post–Chorus]
Am Am/G D/F#
In the sha-ha sha-ha-low
G D Em
In the sha-ha-sha-la-la-la-low
Am Am/G D/F#
In the sha-ha sha-ha-ha-low
G D Em Em*
We're far from the shallow now
Am Am/G D/F#
In the sha-ha sha-ha-low
G D Em
In the sha-ha-sha-la-la-la-low
Am Am/G D/F#
In the sha-ha sha-ha-ha-low
G D Em Em*
We're far from the shallow now
[Bridge]
Bm D A Em Bm
Oh, haaaah Aah haaaaaohhaahh
Bm D A Em Bm
Oh, haaaah Aah haaaaaohhaahh
D A
Haaaaaaaaaahhhhh
[Chorus]
Am D/F#
I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
G D Em
I'll never meet the ground
Am D/F#
Crash through the surface, where they can't hurt us
G D Em
We're far from the shallow now
Am D/F#
I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
G D Em
I'll never meet the ground
Am D/F#
Crash through the surface, where they can't hurt us
G D Em
We're far from the shallow now
[Post–Chorus]
Am Am/G D/F#
In the sha-ha sha-ha-low
G D Em
In the sha-ha-sha-la-la-la-low
Am Am/G D/F#
In the sha-ha sha-ha-ha-low
G D Em Em7
We're far from the shallow now
Am Am/G D/F#
In the sha-ha sha-ha-low
G D Em
In the sha-ha-sha-la-la-la-low
Am Am/G D/F#
In the sha-ha sha-ha-ha-low
G D Em Em7
We're far from the shallow now
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Shallow Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Shallow" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Shallow" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
