Afraid Of The Dark (acoustic)
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Capo: 4th
Intro
Em G D C x2
verse 1
Em G D C
We go together like fire and dynamite when it blows
Em G
Look out, look out below
D C
When we touch, the world explodes
Em G
Every time you're near me I get hella overheated
D C
Try to live without you but your body heat, I need it
Em G D C
Ooh wee, darling, believe that I'll never let you go
Pre-Chorus
Em G D C
Even if you're afraid of the dark
Em G D C
Let's be dangerous, surrender your heart
[Refrão]
C G
All anybody needs is one light
D C
I'll be anything that you like
Em G
Call me if you need it tonight
D C
When you afraid of the dark
C G
All anybody needs is one light
D C
I'll be anything that you like
Em G
Call me if you need it tonight
D C
When you afraid of the dark
Instrumental
Em G D C
Em G D C
verse 2
Em G
I lift you up when you need
D C
Won't let no one hold you down
Em G
I'll be the air that you breathe
D C
No, I'll never let you drown
Em G
I can keep you warmer when your nights are getting colder
D C
Even when you feel like your entire world is over
Em G D C
Oh my, you get me high and we'll never touch the ground
Pre-Chorus
Em G D C
Even if you're afraid of the dark
Em G D C
Let's be dangerous, surrender your heart
[Refrão]
C G
All anybody needs is one light
D C
I'll be anything that you like
Em G
Call me if you need it tonight
D C
When you afraid of the dark
C G
All anybody needs is one light
D C
I'll be anything that you like
Em G
Call me if you need it tonight
D C
When you afraid of the dark
Instrumental
Em G D C
Em G D C
verse 3
Em
I know you're not scared to love
G
But of not being loved back
D
Not afraid of heights
C
But scared of falling off
Em
Always on the run
G
Without every tryna look back
D
Sleeping with the lights on
C
Wish you could turn 'em off
Em
I'll be your knight in shining armour
G
Every night I'll fight the monsters
D
When you're dreaming
C
Watching the sky for flying saucers
Em
Hold you closer, rock you
G
Malcolm to the rescue
D
I'm your Superman and Batman
G
If they ever try to get you
Pre-Chorus
Em G D C
Even if you're afraid of the dark
Em G D C
Let's be dangerous, surrender your heart
[Refrão]
C G
All anybody needs is one light
D C
I'll be anything that you like
Em G
Call me if you need it tonight
D C
When you afraid of the dark
C G
All anybody needs is one light
D C
I'll be anything that you like
Em G
Call me if you need it tonight
D C
When you afraid of the dark
Instrumental
Em G D C
Em G D C
How to play Afraid Of The Dark (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.