Dancer in the dark
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Dm C
Fate lies ahead
Bb A
Like the sun will rise
Dm C
The light has been gone
Bb A
far too long from your eyes
Dm C Bb
A
But you never changed, never played your part
Dn C Bb A
And you have erased all the fear from your heart
A A(fast changing to Dm)
And tried to forget
Dm F C A
Bb
The light in your eyes keeps fading out
A Dm
The night's falling deeper in the heart
F C A Bb
Hiding the truth and crashing down
A Dm
My baby's a dancer in the dark
You've seen it all
You don't mind going blind
You've seen it all
All the wonders of life
Run to your boy, don't conceal your scars
Run to your boy; let him feel your love
Before it's too late
Dm F C A
Bb
The light in your eyes keeps fading out
A Dm
The night's falling deeper in the heart
F C A Bb
Hiding the truth and crashing down
A A
My baby's a dancer in the dark
Bb A
Dm (A)
Your sight is dying but you keep on trying to save your boy
Bb A
Dm (A)
You keep on lying but your false illusions will be destroyed
Bb A
Dm (A)
You heard it calling but you turned your face, never played your part
Bb A
Dm A
You heard it singing but you danced away like a falling star
A Dm A
Dancer in the dark
Dm A
Dancer in the dark
Dm Dm
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How to play Dancer in the dark
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.