Whistling In The Dark
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Cm
[Verse]
Cm
The true are free, the corrupt are lonely, that’s my belief
F Cm
Left to scavenge for scraps of beauty in this junkyard
F Cm
I’m scared of the mocking hate that clamours to me,
F Cm
A sulking madness that walks my soul
F Cm Bb
I dress my doubt in hope’s new suit and I’m
[Chorus]
Bb Cm
Whistling in the dark (laughter in the trenches)
Bb Cm
[Instru]
Cm
[Verse]
Cm
Love is squandered, division reigns by consent and there’s
F
The frightening ease with which we can exchange
Cm
Sorrow for affection
F Cm
Scared of the darkness and what it harbours
F Cm
Of this unsated greed for love
F Cm Bb
In the darkness that faithfully promises dawn there I’m
[Chorus]
Cm Bb
Whistling in the dark (laughter in the trenches)
Cm
Whistling in the dark
[Bridge]
Eb
From all that you elect you cower
Eb Ab C# Bb
Hypocrisy governs every waking hour
Eb
Humankind is overlooked
Eb
By liars, cheats and crooks
Ab C# Bb
selling souls for power
Cm
Whistling in the dark
[Bridge]
Cm F7
Hate fears the plain truth, fear dwells in silence
Ab Bb
Love tempers madness and emotional violence
Cm F7
Hate fears the plain truth, fear dwells in silence
Ab Bb
Love tempers madness and emotional violence
Cm
Whistling in the dark
[Chorus]
A7 Dm G7 Bb C
People have got to know whether or not their president's a crook well I'm not a crook
Dm G7 Bb C
Whistling in the dark
Dm G7 Bb C
Whistling in the dark
Dm G7 Bb C
Whistling in the dark
How to play Whistling In The Dark
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.