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I See A Darkness

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|     Bb|     F|    Bb|    F|
 DmWell, you're my fFriend.
 BbAnd can you sFee?Bb  
 DmMany times we've been out drinkin',
 Many times we shared our thBboughts.
 DmBut did you ever,
 Ever notice the kind of thoughts I CgotBb?
 AmWell, you know I have a lDmove, a love for ev'ry - oBbne I know.
 AmAnd you know I have a dDmrive to live I won't let CgoBb.
 DmWell, can you see its opposition
 Comes Bbrisin' up sometimes,
 That Dmit's dreadful imposition
 Comes blacking in my mBbind,
 And that I see a Fdarkness, 
 And that I see a Bbdarkness,
 And that I see a Fdarkness,
 And that I see a Bbdarkness?
 Did you know how much I loFve you?
 Here's a hope that somehow Bbyou
 Can save me from this dFarkness.Fsus  F  
 DmWell, I hope that someday buddy,
 We have peace in our livesF,
 Together or apart,
 DmAlone or with our wivFes,
 And we can stop our wDmhoring
 And pull the smiles in - siBbde
 And light it up for - eFver
 And never go to slAmeep
 My best unbeaten bCrother,
 This isn't all I sAmeek.Bb  
 Oh, no, I see a Fdarkness,
 Oh, no, I see a Bbdarkness,
 Oh, no, I see a Fdarkness,
 Oh, no, I see a Bbdarkness,
 Did you know how much I loFve you?
 Here's a hope that somehow Bbyou
 Can save me from this dFarkness.

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The story behind the song

This song is a stark exploration of sorrow and the struggles within oneself, fitting perfectly into the themes of moral tribulation and redemption that marked much of Johnny Cash's later work. His deep, calm bass-baritone voice brings a profound weight to these feelings. The track appeared on his album American III: Solitary Man. Playing this song means channeling a journey through inner darkness, searching for a glimmer of light.

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I See A Darkness

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Fsus

Bb F Bb F

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Dm F

Well, you're my friend.

Bb F Bb

And can you see?

Many times we've been out drinkin',

Many times we shared our thoughts.

But did you ever,

C Bb

Ever notice the kind of thoughts I got?

Am Dm Bb

Well, you know I have a love, a love for ev'ry - one I know.

Am Dm C Bb

And you know I have a drive to live I won't let go.

Well, can you see its opposition

Comes risin' up sometimes,

That it's dreadful imposition

Comes blacking in my mind,

And that I see a darkness,

And that I see a darkness?

Did you know how much I love you?

Here's a hope that somehow you

F Fsus F

Can save me from this darkness.

Well, I hope that someday buddy,

We have peace in our lives,

Together or apart,

Dm F

Alone or with our wives,

And we can stop our whoring

And pull the smiles in - side

And light it up for - ever

And never go to sleep

My best unbeaten brother,

Am Bb

This isn't all I seek.

Oh, no, I see a darkness,

Did you know how much I love you?

Here's a hope that somehow you

Can save me from this darkness.

About I See A Darkness Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play I See A Darkness by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I See A Darkness chords”, “I See A Darkness guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash I See A Darkness 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 I See A Darkness chords and for experienced players who want accurate I See A Darkness lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, F, Dm, C, Am, Fsus.

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What key is "I See A Darkness" in?

The chords for "I See A Darkness" show the original chord names (including Bb, F, Dm, C, Am, Fsus). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.