Oh Darkness Looming
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F#m
Oh darkness looming (eeeeeee)
Bm
Oh darkness looming (eeeeeee)
A
Oh darkness looming (eeeeeee)
E A
Hold still vibrations
E F#m
Hold still the Mississippi sun
B7
I saw in the middle of the sky
E
In the middle of July
(Same chords as last verse for rest of song)
Hold still new sun beam
I'll squint my eyes to see you're light stream
In the passengers seat
With my head against the clouds
I saw a quiet lonesome sunrise
Beat against the car and your knuckles there
On the wheel
What burning wind
What sleeping rainstorm did you squander
Disappearing days with the drinking man
With the drinking man
Oh tired love
You fell asleep against a brick wall
20 years ago and left me here and now
Oh gnashing teeth
Oh splintered deep
Oh sparkled breeze
Oh calling sleep
Oh darkness looming
Oh darkness looming
Oh darkness looming
Oh darkness looming
Oh darkness looming
Oh darkness looming
How to play Oh Darkness Looming
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 F#m. 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.