Darkness Is A Filler
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verse 1
Dm
Darkness is a filler and there happened to be space
B F
If I was someone else, I'd be perfect
F
If she is what you want, I'm getting tired to be me
Gm
Could use to be less alone
Dm
And I never stay away from danger, but I could be careful
Dm
Got nowhere to go with you, no
F
Hollow morals marching on
Gm
And I'm a lonesome woman alone
[Refrão]
Dm B
And the more I get, the more I lose
F Gm
The only way up is down
Dm B
And doves won't fly when I return
F Gm
The only way up is down (Down, down down down)
Interlude
Dm
Down down down
B
Down down down
F
Down down down
Gm
verse 2
Dm
Darkness is a filler and there happened to be space
Dm
And being someone else would be perfect
F
Where's my mind gone, where's my mind?
Gm
Why did I get so tired?
Dm
If she really willing to do what I didn't
Dm7/C
And why'd you stop believing in me?
F
Don't let me paint another picture
F
I'll paint another picture
Gm
Of the lonesome woman they see
[Refrão]
Dm B
And the more I get, the more I lose
F Gm
The only way up is down
Dm B
And doves won't fly when I return
F Gm
The only way up is down (Down, down down down)
Interlude
Dm
Down down down
B
Down down down
F
Down down down
Gm
Bridge
Gm7
A little restlessness stresses less
Gm
I walk alone
F
Maybe someday you'll find me
C
I hope you still come
Gm7
Left with my restlessness, restiveness
B
I walk alone
F
Maybe someday you you'll find me
A
Someone to call my own
Solo
Dm F B C6 A
(I still walk alone!)
[Refrão]
Dm B
And the more I get, the more I lose
F Gm
The only way up is down
Dm B
And doves won't fly when I return
F Gm
The only way up is down (Down, down down down)
Interlude
Dm
Down down down
B
Down down down
F
Down down down
Gm Dm Dm F Dm
(...Darkness is a filler is a filler...)
Coda
N.C.
Him: This is what you wanted!
Her: I never wanted anything like this...
How to play Darkness Is A Filler
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 Dm. 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.