Key: C Β· Difficulty: Intermediate Β· Chords: Em, Am, B7, C, B, C7, Bm, E
[Verse 1] Em We were more than most at the mercy of ghosts Am Oh, can't you tell by the Em way we stare? Every moment a tomb always opened too soon B7 C B Another cold breath to raise a hair [Verse 2] Em Lend an ear to the ground and hold the fire we found Am Em I'll be howlin' at the crescent moon We'll chew the stones of deceit and live your dreams of defeat B7 C B Oh, it will all be quiet soon [Chorus] Em "Won't you turn on the dark?" I'm yelling out in fright Am Turn on the dark, Em I pray for Π΅ndless night It was never my choicΠ΅, there ain't an end in sight B7 Turn on the dark, 'cause C B I'm afraid of the light [Chorus] Em "Oh won't you turn on the dark?" I'm yelling out in fright Am Turn on the dark, Em I pray for endless night It was never my choice, there ain't an end in sight B7 Turn on the dark, 'cause C B Em I'm afraid of the light [Verse 3] It's the sirens and lights, electric funeral rights Am Em Another dull knife in my skin Holy hive of decay, the un-American way B7 C7 B7 It's a constant in the tentative sin [Verse 4] Em There's no eye on the throat and you're always alone Am We didn't want it, Em and it isn't fair Seein' ever I hope we are determined to cope B7 C B We will not despair [Chorus] Em "Won't you turn on the dark?" I'm yelling out in fright Am Turn on the dark, Em I pray for endless night It was never my choice, there ain't an end in sight B7 Turn on the dark, 'cause C B I'm afraid of the light [Chorus] Em "Oh won't you turn on the dark?" I'm yelling out in fright Am Turn on the dark, Em Bm I pray for endless night Em It was never my choice There ain't an end in sight B7 Turn on the dark, 'cause C7 B7 Em I'm afraid of the light [Instrumental] Em Am Em B7 C B7 Em Am Em B7 E B [Chorus] Em "Won't you turn on the dark?" I'm yelling out in fright Am Turn on the dark, Em I pray for endless night It was never my choice, there ain't an end in sight B7 Turn on the dark, C B 'cause I'm afraid of the light [Chorus] Em "Oh won't you turn on the dark?" I'm yelling out in fright Am Turn on the dark, E I pray for endless night Well it was never my choice, Em there ain't an end in sight B7 Turn on the dark, 'cause C B Em I'm afraid of the light
βΉοΈ About This Song
On the 6th of May 2021, the track was released.
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- Song: Turn On The Dark
- Artist: Nick Shoulders
- Released Date: 6 May 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key:
- Chords: Em, Am, B7, C, B, C7, Bm, E
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Em β 022000 Am β x02210 B7 β x21202 C β x32010 B β x24442 C7 β x32310 Bm β x24432 E β 021100 | Em β 0402 Am β 2000 B7 β 4320 C β 0001 B β 4322 C7 β 0001 Bm β 4222 E β 1402 |
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β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Turn On The Dark in?
Turn On The Dark is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for Turn On The Dark?
You need Em, Am, B7, C, B, C7, Bm, E to play Turn On The Dark by Nick Shoulders.
Do I need a capo for Turn On The Dark?
No capo is needed to play Turn On The Dark by Nick Shoulders.
How hard is Turn On The Dark to play on guitar?
Turn On The Dark by Nick Shoulders is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.