Straight Into Darkness - Tom Petty

Straight Into Darkness

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Intro: G D Em Em C G D
 
Verse:
 
Em C G D
There was a little girl, I used to know her
Em C G D
I still think about her, time to time
Em C G D
There was a moment when I really loved her
Em C G D
Then one day the feeling just died
 
[Refrão]
G D C
We went straight into darkness
G D C
Out over the line
G D C
Yeah, straight into darkness
G D C
Straight into night
 
Verse:
 
Em C G D
I remember flying out to London
Em C G D
I remember the feeling at the time
Em C G D
Out the window of the 747
Em C G D
Man there was nothin', only black sky
 
[Refrão]
G D C
We went straight into darkness
G D C
Out over the line
G D C
Straight into darkness
G D C
Straight into night
 
Bridge:
 
C G
Oh, give it up to me I need it babe
D G
Girl, I get there when I see it
D G C
Baby, wrong or right I need it, yeah
 
Verse:
 
Em C G D
I don't believe the good times are over
Em C G D
I don't believe the thrill is all gone
Em C G D
Real love is a man's salvation
Em C G D
The weak ones fall the strong carry on
 
[Refrão]
G D C
Straight into darkness
G D C
Out over the line
G D C
Yeah, straight into darkness
G D C
Straight into night
G D C
We went straight into darkness
G D C
Out over the line
G D C
We went straight into darkness
G D C
Straight into night
 
Outro: G D C

How to play Straight Into Darkness

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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