Dark Horse
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Intro: Em B7
Em B7
Em B7
You thought that you knew where I was and when
Em B7
But it looks that I've been fooling you again
Em B7
You thought that you'd got me all steaked out
Em A
But baby looks like I've been breaking out.
F C G D F#
I'm a dark horse, running on a dark race course
F C G D F#
I'm a blue moon, since I stepped out from the womb
F C G D F#
I've been a cool jerk, looking for the source
F C G
I'm a dark horse.
Em B7
Em B7
Em B7
You thought that you had me in your grip
Em B7
Baby looks like you was not so smart
Em B7
And I became so slippery for you
Em A
But let me tell you that was nothing new.
F C G
I'm a dark horse...
Em B7
Em B7
Em B7
I thought that you knew it all along
Em B7
Until you started getting me no right
Em B7
Seems as if you heard a little late
Em A
But I warned you when we both were at the starting gate.
F C G
I'm a dark horse...
Em B7
Em B7
F C G
I'm a dark horse...
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.