Under Cover Of Darkness
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Intro Am Dm F E4 E
Am Dm
Empty rooms
Am Dm
Aching heart
Am
It's not a place for you
Dm F E4 E
Though you never smelled like freedom
F
But it swallows you whole
Am E4 E
But it swallows you whole
Am F D
Under cover of darkness
Am F D
You keep things where you want them to be
Am F D
Nothing can find a way out
Am E4 E
Not even you
Am Dm
It's been a long long time
Am Dm
Your eyes are familia - rized
Am
All the secrets and the lies
Dm F E
You fell in her cold embrace
Am F D
Truth could pass you by unseen
Am F D
Pointing fingers and spotlights
Am F D
Baby, it's showtime, 'cause
F E4 E
There are no shadows without the light
Am F D
Under cover of darkness
Am F D
You keep things where you want them to be
Am F D
Nothing can find a way out
Am E4 E
Not even you
F
But it swallows you whole
Am
But it swallows you whole
F
But it swallows you whole
E
But it swallows you whole
Am
But it swallows you whole
F
But it swallows you whole
D
But it swallows you whole
E4 E Am
But it swallows you whole
How to play Under Cover Of Darkness
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 Am. 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.