When Evil Comes
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Intro:
Em C/D Em D5 D
G D Em A C G
G
I don't like this
Em
Anymore than you
A
In fact I'm scared
C G
At the top of the stairs in the dark
G
Throw away
Em
All the dreams you had
A
Slow and broke
C
And just for you
G
You were barely there
G
Hey little girl
Em
Where's your momma gone?
A
Has she left you scared
C G
At the top of the stairs in the dark
C
It's too late for come backs
G
And I've been wrong before
Em A
Now I need, I need no more
C G
Except for you makin' up the sides
C
It's too late for come backs
G
And I've been wrong before
Em A
Now I need, I need no more
C G
Except for you makin' up the sides
G
Evil is
Em
when evil comes
A
At the top of the stairs
C
At the top of the stairs
G
And in the dark
G
The world won't listen
Em
And it gets this scared
A
Standing there
C G
At the top of the stairs in the dark
G
Come on baby
Em
Let's lose this fear
A
And let's stand here
C G
Where it's always fair and never dark
G Em A C G
How to play When Evil Comes
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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.