Key: D · BPM: 134 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: D, Em, G, A · Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Intro] A A Em G (Hmmmmmm babe) D (Hmmmmmm babe) A Em I could hold you like this all day G D Didn't get much sleep, that's okay A Em Not a single thing needs to change G We can be the light that D don't fade away A Em G D ..(Hmmmmmm babe, Hmmmmmm babe) A Em G D ..(Hmmmmmm babe, Hmmmmmm babe) [Verse] A I wish you could see what Em G I see when I'm seein' you D (Hmmmmmm babe) A Em I want you to know how I know G that I need you D (Hmmmmmm babe) A Em No one can do what you do when G you get me through D (Hmmmmmm babe) A So I wish you could see what Em G I see when I'm seein' you D (Hmmmmmm babe) [Chorus] A Em I could hold you like this all day G D Didn't get much sleep, that's okay A Em Not a single thing needs to change G D We can be the light that, don't fade A Em Baby, we can keep our own time (Hmmmmmm babe) G D Forget about what's goin' on outside (Hmmmmmm babe) A Em People say that nothin' gold can stay (Hmmmmmm babe) G D We can be the light that, don't fade away A Em G (Hmmmmmm babe) D A Em G (Hmmmmmm babe Hmmmmmm babe) D A Em G (Hmmmmmm babe Hmmmmmm babe) D (Hmmmmmm babe) [Verse] A Em I wish you could see what I see when G D I'm seein' you A Em I want you to know how I know that G D I need you..... (Hmmmmmm babe) A Em No one can do what you do when you G D get me through .... (Hmmmmmm babe) A Em So I wish you could see what I see G D when I'm seein' you..... (Hmmmmmm babe) [Chorus] A Em I could hold you like this all day G D Didn't get much sleep, that's okay A Em Not a single thing needs to change G We can be the light that, D don't fade A Em Baby, we can keep our own time G Forget about what's goin' D on outside A People say that nothin' Em good can stay G We can be the light that, D don't fade away [Outro] A Em G D
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 10th of February 2022, the song was released, produced by Edwin White, Take a Daytrip, David Longstreth & Dave Bassett. The track was written by Vance Joy & Dave Bassett. The key of the track is D major.

Track Info
- Song: Dont Fade
- Artist: Vance Joy
- Produced by Edwin White, Take a Daytrip, David Longstreth & Dave Bassett
- Album: VJ3*
Chords Info
- Tuning: (EADGBE)
- Key: D
- BPM: 134
- Chords: D, Em, G, A
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
- D = Down Stroke, U = UpStroke, N.C = No Chords, * = single Down stroke
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| D – xx0232 Em – 022000 G – 320003 A – x02220 | D – 2220 Em – 0402 G – 0232 A – 2100 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Dont Fade in?
Dont Fade is in the key of D.
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What chords do I need for Dont Fade?
You need D, Em, G, A to play Dont Fade by Vance Joy.
Do I need a capo for Dont Fade?
No capo is needed to play Dont Fade by Vance Joy.
How hard is Dont Fade to play on guitar?
Dont Fade by Vance Joy is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.