Dancing In The Dark - Ben Harper

Dancing In The Dark

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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G D
 
[Verse 1]
D G D G D
Wake up in the evening and I ain't got nothing to say
D G D G
I come home in the morning I go to bed feeling the same way
C G D/F# Em D
I ain't nothing but tired, I'm nothing but tired and bored with myself
G D G A
Hey there baby I could use just a little help
 
[Chorus]
A D A D/F# G
You can't start a fire, you can't start a fire without a spark
C G D/F# Em D
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
 
G D G
 
[Verse 2]
D G D G D
Messages keep getting clearer, radio's on and I'm moving 'round my place
D G D G
I check my look in the mirror, wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
C G D/F# Em D
Man I ain't getting nowhere, I'm just living in a dump like this
G D G A
There's something happening somewhere I just know that there is
 
[Chorus]
A D A D/F# G
You can't start a fire, you can't start a fire without a spark
C G D/F# Em D
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
 
[Bridge]
Bm D G A Bm
You sit around getting older, there's a joke here somewhere and it's on me
D G A
I'll shake the world off my shoulders, come on baby the laugh's on me
 
G
 
[Verse 3]
D G D G D
Stay on the streets of this town they'll be carving you up all right
D G D G
They say you gotta stay hungry, well you know I'm just about starving tonight
C G D/F# Em D
I'm dying for some action, I'm sick of sitting 'round here trying to write this book
G D G A
I need a love reaction, please give me your look
 
[Chorus]
A D A D/F# G
You can't start a fire, you can't start a fire without a spark
C G D/F# Em A
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
A D A D/F# G
You can't start a fire worrying about your little world falling apart
C G D/F# Em D
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
D G
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
D G
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
D G
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
D G
Hey baby!

How to play Dancing In The Dark

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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