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Dark Side by Kelly Clarkson
Album: Stronger
Track 3
2011
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 2nd fret
Chords:
C:   x32010
F:   133211 or x33211
Fm:  133111
Am:  x02210 
G:   320003 or 320033
(To play without a capo replace the chords above by D, G, Gm, Bm & A)
 Intro:             C          Fmx2
 There's a plCace that I kFmnow
 It's not prCetty there and few have ever gFmone
 If I show it Amto you now
 Will it make you rFmun away
 Or will you stCay
 Even if it hFmurts
 Even if I trCy to push you out
 Will you retFmurn
 And remind me who I rAmeally am
                                 Fm(G)
 Please remind me who I really am
 AmEverybody's got a dFark side
 Do you lCove me
 Can you lGove mine
 AmNobody's a picture pFerfect
 But we're wCorth it
 You know that we're wGorth it
 Will you love Amme
 Even with my dFmark side
 Like a dCiamond
 From black dFmust
 It's hard to knCow
 What can become
 If you give Fmup
 So don't give Amup on me
                                 Fm(G)
 Please remind me who I really am
 AmEverybody's got a dFark side
 Do you lCove me
 Can you lGove mine
 AmNobody's a picture pFerfect
 But we're wCorth it
 You know that we're wGorth it
 Will you love Amme
 Even with my dFark side
 CDon't run away
 Don't run awFay
 Just tell me that you will sAmtay
 Promise me you will stFay
 CDon't run away
 Don't run awFay
 Just promise me you will stAmay
 Promise me you will stFay
 Will you lAmove me, oFmhh
 AmEverybody's got a Fdark side
 Do you lCove me
 Can you lGove mine
 AmNobody's a picture pFerfect
 But we're wCorth it
 You know that we're wGorth it
 Will you love Amme
 Even with my dFmark side
 CDon't run away, don't run awFmay
 CDon't run away, promise you'll stFmay
 End on C  

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Dark Side" explores themes of acceptance, recovery, and inner beauty, encouraging listeners to embrace all parts of themselves. This synth-pop ballad from Kelly Clarkson's album Stronger blends a music box melody with upbeat choruses, creating a dynamic backdrop for its powerful message. Critics praised the song as a strong follow-up to her previous hit, highlighting Clarkson's vocal performance. Playing this song feels like an anthem for self-acceptance, recognizing that everyone has a "dark side" and that true connection comes from revealing it.

AI-written from these sources:Dark Side (Kelly Clarkson song) — Wikipedia ↗Kelly Clarkson — Wikipedia ↗

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Dark Side

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Dark Side by Kelly Clarkson

Album: Stronger

Track 3

2011

Standard Tuning

Capo on the 2nd fret

Chords:

: x32010

: 133211 or x33211

: 133111

: x02210

: 320003 or 320033

(To play without a capo replace the chords above by D, G, Gm, Bm & A)

C Fm

Intro: x2

C Fm

There's a place that I know

C Fm

It's not pretty there and few have ever gone

If I show it to you now

Will it make you run away

Or will you stay

Even if it hurts

Even if I try to push you out

Will you return

And remind me who I really am

Fm G

()

Please remind me who I really am

Am F

Everybody's got a dark side

Do you love me

Can you love mine

Am F

Nobody's a picture perfect

But we're worth it

You know that we're worth it

Will you love me

Even with my dark side

Like a diamond

From black dust

It's hard to know

What can become

If you give up

So don't give up on me

Fm G

()

Please remind me who I really am

Am F

Everybody's got a dark side

Do you love me

Can you love mine

Am F

Nobody's a picture perfect

But we're worth it

You know that we're worth it

Will you love me

Even with my dark side

Don't run away

Just tell me that you will stay

Promise me you will stay

Don't run away

Just promise me you will stay

Promise me you will stay

Am Fm

Will you love me, ohh

Am F

Everybody's got a dark side

Do you love me

Can you love mine

Am F

Nobody's a picture perfect

But we're worth it

You know that we're worth it

Will you love me

Even with my dark side

C Fm

Don't run away, don't run away

C Fm

Don't run away, promise you'll stay

End on

About Dark Side Chords by Kelly Clarkson

Learn how to play Dark Side by Kelly Clarkson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dark Side chords”, “Dark Side guitar chords”, or “Kelly Clarkson Dark Side chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Dark Side chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dark Side lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, Fm, Am, G, D.

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What key is "Dark Side" in?

The chords for "Dark Side" show the original chord names (including C, F, Fm, Am, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.