Shot In The Dark
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Use CAPO on 4th fret for original tune
INTRO: Em C D
Em
I’ve been left out alone like a damn criminal
C
I’ve been praying for help cause I can’t take it all
D Am
I’m not done, It’s not over.
Em
Now I’m fighting this war since the day of the fall
C
And I’m desperately holding on to it all
D Am
But I’m lost, I’m so damn lost
C D Em
Oh I wish it was over, And I wish you were here
C D
Still I’m hoping that somehow
Em D
‘Cause your soul is on fire A shot in the dark,
Bm C
What did they aim for when they missed your heart?
Em D
I breathe underwater It’s all in my hands
Bm C
What can I do? Don’t let it fall apart
Em D Bm C
A shot in the dark A shot in the dark
Em
In the blink of an eye I can see through your eyes
C
As I’m lying awake I’m still hearing the cries
D Am
And it hurts Hurts me so bad
Em
And I’m wondering why I still fight in this life
C
‘Cause I’ve lost all my faith in this damn bitter strife
D Am
And it’s sad It’s so damn sad
C D Em
Oh I wish it was over, And I wish you were here
C D
Still I’m hoping that somehow
Em D
‘Cause your soul is on fire A shot in the dark,
Bm C
What did they aim for when they missed your heart?
Em D
I breathe underwater It’s all in my hands
Bm C
What can I do? Don’t let it fall apart
Em D Bm C
A shot in the dark A shot in the dark
Em D Bm C
A shot in the dark A shot in the dark
Em
A shot in the dark
C D Em
I feel you fading away
C D Em
I feel you fading away
C D Em
I feel you fading away
C D Em
I feel you fading away
SOLO: Em G D Bm (2x)
Em D
‘Cause your soul is on fire A shot in the dark,
Bm C
What did they aim for when they missed your heart?
Em D
I breathe underwater It’s all in my hands
Bm C
What can I do? Don’t let it fall apart
Em D
Oh, your soul is on fire A shot in the dark,
Bm C
What did they aim for when they missed your heart?
Em D
I breathe underwater It’s all in my hands
Bm C
What can I do? Don’t let it fall apart
Em D Bm C
A shot in the dark A shot in the dark
Em D Bm C
A shot in the dark A shot in the dark
Em
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 Em. 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.