Shot in The Dark
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Bm7 B2 Bm7 B2
Out on the street, I'm stalking the night
G
I can hear my heavy breathing
Bm7 B2 Bm7 B2
Paid for the kill but it doesn't seem right
G
Something there I can't believe in
G A11/G G A11/G
Voices are calling from inside my head
Bm7 B2 Bm7 B2
I can hear them, I can hear them
G A11/G G A11/G
Vanishing memories of things that were said
F#
They can't try to hurt me now
Bm7 B2 Bm7 B2
But a shot in the dark
G D Bm C
One step away from you
Bm7 B2 Bm7 B2
Just a shot in the dark
G D Bm C
Always creeping up on you
Bm
Alright
Bm7 B2 Bm7 B2
Taught by the powers that preach over me
G
I can hear their empty reason
Bm7 B4 2 Bm7 B2
I wouldn't listen I learned how to fight
G
I opened up my mind to treason
G A11/G G A11/G
But just like the wounded and when it's too late
Bm7 B2 Bm7 B2
They'll remember, they'll surrender
G A11/G G A11/G
Never a care for that people who hate
F#
Underestimate me now
Bm7 B2 Bm7 B2
But a shot in the dark
G D Bm7 C
One step away from you
Bm7 B2 Bm B2
Just a shot in the dark
G D Bm C
Always creeping up on you
Bm
Alright
G A11/G G A11/G
But just like the wounded and when it's too late
Bm7 B2 Bm7 B2
They'll remember, they'll surrender
G A11/G G A11/G
Never a care for the people who hate
F#
Underestimate me now
Bm7 B2 Bm7 B2
But a shot in the dark
G D Bm C
One step away from you
Bm7 B2 Bm7 B2
Just a shot in the dark
G D Bm C
Always creeping up on you
Bm
Alright
Bm7 B2
Just a shot in the dark
G
Just a shot in the dark
B B2
Just a shot in the dark
G
Just a shot in the dark
How to play Shot in The Dark
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm7. 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.