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Introduction: C#m A E
C#m A E
When the curtain falls it rolls, unwraps, reminds me
C#m A
The person that I am
E C#m A E
I'm still afraid, ashamed, of what's behind me
F#m A
But you gave me the strength to stand
C#m A E
Sh-sh-sh-shake it off go get the things you want
C#m A E
I'll bottle the shame (bottle the shame)
C#m A E F#m A
Sh-sh-shake it off, and no one will ever know (won't know)
C#m A E C#m A E
I'm a slave to all these voices in my head
C#m A E A
And I'm afraid, I'm afraid of what they've said
I'm a slave
C#m A E C#m A
Sometimes when no one's left to listen I'll sit and argue with myself
E C#m A E F#m A
Say all the things I wish to tell you, without hurting someone else
C#m A E
Sh-sh-sh-shake it off go get the things you want
C#m A E
I'll bottle the shame (bottle the shame)
C#m A E F#m A
Sh-sh-shake it off, and no one will ever know (won't know)
C#m A E C#m A E
I'm a slave to all these voices in my head
C#m A E A
And I'm afraid, I'm afraid of what they've said
C#m A E C#m A E
I'm a slave to all these voices in my head
C#m A E A
And I'm afraid they'll walk with me until my end
N.C.
A B C#m E
Hey you, when'd ya get so cold? (When'd ya get so cold?)
A B C#m B
Hey you, just do what you're told, do what you're told
A B C#m
Hey you, you're gonna be a star
F#m A B
As long as you'll let us we'll make you the person that you aren't
C#m A E C#m A E
I'm a slave to all these voices in my head
C#m A E A
And I'm afraid, I'm afraid of what they've said
C#m A E C#m A E
I'm a slave to all these voices in my head
C#m A E A
And I'm afraid they'll walk with me until my end
C#m A E
Sh-sh-sh-shake it off go get the things you want
C#m A
I'll bottle the shame (bottle the shame)