Dark Horse
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CAPO 3
Intro: C G
VERSE 1:
C
Indian summer..Abilene,
C
You were new in town I was nineteen
G
and the sparks flew
C
They called us crazy behind our backs
C
"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 D6
And I won't let them make up my mind
CHORUS:
Em D C G
My love is riding on this dark horse, baby
C 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 C D C G
If we let this, Let this dark horse run
VERSE 2:
C
Stars are brighter in a desert sky
C
No need to wonder or justify
G
Where this will lead
C
I wear your locket our picture's inside
C
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 D6
You can't please everyone all the time
CHORUS:
Em D C G
My love is riding on this dark horse, baby
C 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 C D C
If we let this, Let this dark horse run
BREAK: C G C D
CHORUS:
Em D C G
My love is riding on this dark horse, baby
C 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 C D
If we let this, Let this dark horse
CHORUS:
Em D C G
My love is riding on this dark horse, baby
C 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 C D C G
If we let this, Let this dark horse run
TAG:
C
Indian summer.. Abilene
G C G
You were new in town I was nineteen
How to play Dark Horse
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.