Dark Horse
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[Intro: ]Em Bm C G C G C D
Em Bm C D
Em Bm C G C G C G
C G C D Cx4 G
C
Indian summer
Abilene
You were new in town
I was nineteen
G
And sparks flew
C
They called us crazy
Behind our backs
"Romantic fools"
We just let them laugh
G
Because we knew
Bm Em
It may be a long shot
C G
We may be lonely down the line
Bm Em
But love knows no reason
Am Bm C D
And I won't let them make up my mind
Chorus:
Em D C G
My money's riding on this dark horse, baby
C G Em D
My heart is sayin' it's the lucky one
Em C G
And it's true color's gonna shine through someday
C G
If we let this
C D Cx2 G
Let this dark horse run
C
Stars are brighter
In a desert sky
No need to wonder
Or justify
G
Where this will lead
C
I wear your locket
Our picture's inside
Inscription says, "The joy's in the ride"
G
And I believe
Bm Em
Something so sacred
C G
Is something worth this kind of fight
Bm Em
Cause love knows no patience
Am Bm C D
You can't please everyone all the time
Chorus:
Em D C G
My money's riding on this dark horse, baby
C G Em D
My heart is sayin' it's the lucky one
Em C G
And it's true color's gonna shine through someday
C G
If we let this
C D Cx2 G
Let this dark horse run
C
So rare
G
So sweet
C G
Together baby I know
C D
We can (yes we can) be free
Chorus:
m D C G
My money's riding on this dark horse, baby
C G Em D
My heart is sayin' it's the lucky one
Em C G
And it's true color's gonna shine through someday
C G
If we let this
C D Cx2 G
Let this dark horse run
C
Indian summer
Abilene
You were new in town
G
I was nineteen
How to play Dark Horse
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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.