Dark Red - Steve Lacy

Dark Red

View chords used in this chart
Intro: A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
 
Verso 1
 
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
I don't know it but I feel it comin'
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
Might be so sad, might leave my nose running
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
I just hope she don't wanna leave me
 
[Refrão]
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
Don't you give me up, please don't give up
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
Honey, I belong, with you, and only you, baby
A# G#m F#
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
B/F# B/A A#
Only you, darling, only you, babe
G#m F#
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
B/F# B/A
Only you, darling, only you
 
Verso 2
 
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
Why I feel this way I don't know maybe
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
I think of her so much it drives me crazy
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
I just don't want her to leave me
 
[Refrão]
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
Don't you give me up, please don't give up
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
Honey, I belong, with you, and only you, baby
A# G#m F#
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
B/F# B/A A#
Only you, darling, only you, babe
G#m F#
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
B/F# B/A
Only you, darling, only you
 
( A#5 A5 G#5 )
( D#5 C#5 B5 A#5 )
( D#5 C#5 B5 A#5 )
( D#5 C#5 B5 A#5 )
( D#5 C#5 B5 A#5 )
 
Ponte
 
A#5 A5 G#5
What if she's fine
D#5 C#5 B5 A#5
It's my mind that's wrong
A#5 A5 G#5
And I just let bad thoughts
D#5 C#5 B5 A#5
Linger for far too long
A#5 A5 G#5
What if (if!), she’s fine (fine!)
D#5 C#5 B5 A#5
It’s my mind that’s wrong
A#5 A5 G#5
And I just (just!) let bad thoughts (thoughts!)
D#5 C#5 B5 A#5
Linger for far too long
 
[Refrão]
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
Don't you give me up, please don't give up
A# G#m F# B/F# B/A
Honey, I belong, with you, and only you, baby
A# G#m F#
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
B/F# B/A A#
Only you, darling, only you, babe
G#m F#
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
B/F# B/A
Only you, darling, only you

How to play Dark Red

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 A#. 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.

More chords by Steve Lacy

Advertisement
Advertisement