Jason Thomas Mraz (born June 23, 1977 in Mechanicsville, Virginia) is a Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter. Mraz’s stylistic influences include reggae, pop, rock, folk, jazz, and hip hop.
Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come in 2002 but it was not until the release of his second album, Mr. A-Z that Mraz achieved commercial success. The album peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 200 and sold over one hundred thousand copies in the US.
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHINE - Jason Mraz http://youtu.be/IhlcZlarfPQ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
~ The basic chord structure is D C Bm Bb, but there are a lot of flourishes, this is really just a simplified version of the song.
~ The timing on the (Bb to C) is pretty tough to get. The C is the last beat if you are counting out to four: Bb Bb Bb C. You can leave out the C if you would like.
~ The timing on the (G to A) in the bridge is the same as above. Suggestions on a replacement for the A are welcome since it's not quite right. I've tried x00220 but it's still not perfect.
==INTRO== (Bbm is played barred 677666)
BbmABbCD
DCBm (BbC)
==VERSE== D Once upon a time there was a meeting of minds C The sun and the moon made a deal with the sky Bm One would take the morning and the other the night BbC Together they would blanket the world with light D But the moon had a shadow, he felt like a liar C The sun was the only one who carried the fire Bm The sun saw this, she kept on glowing (BbC) Bowing to the moon, never saying, "you owe me"
==CHORUS== D She said I'll shine on you (shine on you) C I will shine on you (shine on you) Bm I will shine on you (shine on you) (BbC) I will shine on you
DCBm (BbC)
==VERSE== D I keep lantern for you, glowing in my heart C To keep from tripping over troublesome thoughts in the dark Bm We ain't that different, we huddle underneath the same stars (BbC) --- I see who you really are D You're every creature, every man, every woman and child C You're the closest thing I'll ever get to knowing God Bm Like the sun to the moon, I'll send my love and light (BbC) A love like ours, it'll fill the whole sky
==CHORUS== D I will shine on you (shine on you) C I will shine on you (shine on you) Bm I will shine on you (shine on you) (BbC) I will shine on you D I will shine on you (shine on you) C I will shine on you (shine on you) Bm I will shine on you (shine on you) BbCD I will shine, shine, shine on you
DDD
==BRIDGE== (GA) Think of the people that you love the most (BbC) Send them your light and hold them close DC They will shine on you, I will shine on you (GA) No matter the distance, the space, or the time (BbC) Love travels in the speed of light DC I will shine on you, I will shine on you BmBb I will shine on you, I will shine on you
==VERSE== D And if you forget we are the chosen ones C Turn your eyes to the attention of the morning sun Bm Wherever you go, however you move (BbC) The light is gonna shine directly to you
==CHORUS== D Let it shine on you (shine on you) C Let it shine on you (shine on you) Bm Let it shine on you (shine on you) (BbC) Yes I'm gonna shine on you D I will shine on you (shine on you) C I will shine on you (shine on you) Bm I will shine on you (shine on you) BbCD I will shine, shine, shine on you