Darkest Day
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G G7 C
Darling when you told me you were leaving
G D7
I thought that you were only fooling me
G G7 C
But here I am to face old blue tomorrow
G D7 G
With a broken heart that's filled with misery
D7 G
It seems that my world is to an end
A7 D7
Just dreaming of things that might have been
G G7 C
Oh why don't that old sun shine bright
G D7 G
Today's the darkest day of my life
G7 C
Oh how I wish that old saying is true
G D7
It's always darkest just before dawn
G G7 C
Then I know soon I'm gonna see the sunshine
G D7 G
I just can't take this darkness on and on
D7 G
It seems that my world is to an end
A7 D7
Just dreaming of things that might have been
G G7 C
Oh why don't that old sun shine bright
G D7 G
Today's the darkest day of my life
How to play Darkest Day
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.