In The Dark - Lena Horne

In The Dark

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Introdução: A F#m F E7 A E7/9
 
A6 E7/9 A6 A A9
In the dark, it's just you and I
A7/9 D9 D6 Dm7 Dm6
Not a sound, there's not one sigh,
A C#m5-/7 Cdim Cdim E A F#m F7 E7
Just the beat of my poor heart in the dark.
E7/9 A6 E7/9 A6 A A9
In the dark, in the dark, I get such a thrill
A7/9 D9 D6 Dm Dm7 Dm6
When he presses his fingertips upon my lips,
A C#m5-/7 Cdim E A D9 A A7
And he begs me to please keep still in the dark.
 
Bridge:
 
D9 D7M Dm Dm7 A
But soon, this dance will be endin'
F Bb9 A A7
And you're gonna be missed
D9 D7M Dm Dm7
Gee, I'm not pretendin'
A F#m F Bb9 E7
'Cause I swear it's fun, fun to be kissed.
E7/9 A6 E7/9 A6 A A9
In the dark, now we will find
A7/9 D9 D6 Dm7 Dm6
What the rest have left behind;
A A7M F#7 D9 F E7
Just let them dance we're gonna find romance,
E A F#m F E7 A
In the dark in the dark.

How to play In The Dark

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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.

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