Step Into The Darkness
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F
[Verse 1]
F Gm
My sweet light, sweet love of mine
Dm Bb
It might never again feel like it's the right time
F Dm
If it's the end, well, let's cross that line
Am
Let us step into the darkness
Bb
Let's step into the darkness
F
[Verse 2]
F Am C
I was a ghost, you were the fear of god
F Dm C
All of my shrines, old broken hearts and wind chimes
F Am C
I was alive just waiting for the hand of time
F Am
All of my ghosts went up in smoke
C
And through the window
[Chorus]
F Dm
I heard you singing in the street last night
Bb C
Singing my song "Live long for the sweet light"
F Dm
I started singing but the words felt so wrong
Bb C
Singing that song when the darkness feels so right
[Verse 3]
F Am C
I was a spark, you were the wind I claimed
F Dm C
All of my fears went up in smoke, up in flames
F Am C
I was a child and happy just to play the game
F Am C
I waste my years waiting for the wind to change
[Chorus]
F Dm
I heard you singing in the street last night
Bb C
Singing my song "Live long for the sweet light"
F Dm
I started singing but the words felt so wrong
Bb C
Singing that song when the darkness feels so right
[Bridge]
N.C.
My sweet light, sweet love of mine
It might never again feel like it's the right time
F Gm
If it's the end, well, let's cross that line
Dm
Let us step into the darkness
Bb
Let's step into the darkness
[Break]
F Gm
Dm
Let us step into the darkness
C
Let's step into the darkness
[Chorus]
F Dm
I heard you singing in the street last night
Bb C
Singing my song "Live long for the sweet light"
F Dm
I started singing but the words felt so wrong
Bb C
Singing that song when the darkness feels so right
[Outro](Chorus and bridge overlapping)
F Gm Dm Bb
F Gm Dm Bb C
N.C.
If it's the end, well, lets cross that line
N.C.
Let us step into the darkness
Let's step into the darkness
How to play Step Into The Darkness
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.