When The Darkness Comes
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Intro Dm Bb A
Dm Bb A
[Verso 1]
Dm
Shadows in the street parading
There's no escaping
Bb A
Hanging heads and blood for painting a starry night
Dm
Can't you see the world is changing
Disintegrating
Bb A
Everything you know is gone
Gm A
Do you think you'll know who you are
[Refrão]
Dm
When the darkness comes
And there's nowhere you can run
If the midnight strikes
And you lose your only Sun
Gm
When the darkness comes
(La la la la la la)
Dm
Will you come undone
(La la la la la la)
Bb C
Think you know someone
Dm
Till' the darkness comes
[Verso 2]
Dm
Gaze upon the ember eye
You're mesmerized
Bb
Ashes falling from the sky
A
Eternal gray
Dm
The flame of chaos never dies
It justifies
Bb A
Open wounds can never scar
Gm A
Do you think you'll know who you are
[Refrão]
Dm
When the darkness comes
And there's nowhere you can run
If the midnight strikes
And you lose your only Sun
Gm
When the darkness comes
(La la la la la la)
Dm
Will you come undone
(La la la la la la)
Bb C
Think you know someone
Bb
Till' the darkness comes
Solo Bb Dm F A
Bb Dm F A
[Refrão]
Dm
When the darkness comes
And there's nowhere you can run
If the midnight strikes
And you lose your only Sun
Gm
When the darkness comes
(La la la la la la)
Dm
Will you come undone
(La la la la la la)
Bb C
Think you know someone
Bb C
Think you know someone
Bb C
You think you know someone
Dm
Till' the darkness comes
How to play When The Darkness Comes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.