On The Dark Side
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INRO: (GUITAR IMITATING PIANO)
E D D D Db A E D D D Db A
NOTE: Depending on how you want to play it you can either
continue the INTRO throughout the first VERSE
Pre-Chorus, and Chorus - OR - play as I have
indicated by strumming once for each chord shown.
Verse:
E
The dark side's callin' now nothin' is real
E * D D D Db A *
She'll never know just how I feel
*RIFF*
A D D D Db A
From out of the shadows E ------------
* D D D Db A * B -5-5-5--5---
She walks like a dream G -7-7-7--6---
E D ----------7-
Make me feel crazy A ------------
* D D D Db A * E ------------
Make me feel so mean
Pre-Chorus
B
Ain't nothin' gonna save you
From a love that's blind
A
Slip to the dark side
A
Across that line
Chorus:
E * D D D Db A * E * D D D Db A *
On the dark side, oh yeah
E * D D D Db A * E * D D D Db A *
On the dark side, oh yeah
Instrumental: (RHYTHM GUITAR ENTERS)
E A D A E A D A
E A D A E A D A
Verse:
E A
The dark side's callin' now
D A E A D A
Nothin' is real
E A D A E A D A
She'll never know just how I feel
A A
From out of the shadows
G D A D G D
She walks like a dream
E A
Make me feel crazy
D A E A D A
Make me feel so mean
Pre-Chorus
B
Ain't nothin' gonna save you
From a love that's blind
A
Slip to the dark side
A A A A A A A A D A
Across that line
Chorus:
E A D A E A D A
On the dark side, oh yeah
E A D A E A D A
On the dark side, oh yeah
Instrumental: E A D A - 7x's
Pre-Chorus
B
Ain't nothin' gonna save you
From a love that's blind
A
Slip to the dark side
A A A A A A A A D A
Across that line
Chorus/OUTRO:
E A D A E A D A
On the dark side, oh yeah
E A D A E A D A
On the dark side, oh yeah
E A D A E A D A
On the dark side, oh yeah
E A D A E A D E
On the dark side, oooooooh yeah
How to play On The Dark Side
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 E. 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.