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...WORLD O' DARKNESS... by Yusuf Islam
-----------------------...............
*from 'Roadsinger' (2009)*
Intro:
Dm,   C   Dm(x2)
Verse 1:
 DmIn this world o' Cdarkness, Dmevil rules by A7night.
But Dmsomewhere in the Csha...Dmdows, Bbsomeone's Cseeking Dmlight.
Interlude:
Dm,   C   Dm(x2)
Verse 2:
 DmNo one knows his Cneighbour Dmhere, no one has the A7time.
 DmNo one cares for Canyone Dmelse, in a Bbworld where the Csun don't Dmshine.
Interlude:
Dm,   C  Dm  
Bridge 1:
Sham-Bbsia..C.
Sham-Bbsia..Dm.
Interlude:
Dm,   C   Dm(x2)
Verse 3:
 DmSome sons dream of Cleaving, Dmwhile they're young at A7heart.
But Dmfew choose the Cpath to-Dmwards, the Bbland be-Cyond the Dmdark.
 DmWho choose the Cpath to-Dmwards, the Bbland be-Cyond the Dmdark...
Interlude:
Dm,   C   Dm(x2)
Outro:
Dm,  Am(x8), Dm  
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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   Dm      C       A7      Bb      Am
 EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE
 xx0231  x32010  x02223  x13331  x02210
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2009 (clumsyband@hotmail.com)

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World O Darkness

by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam)

Lyrics & chords · Original key

...WORLD O' DARKNESS... by Yusuf Islam

-----------------------...............

*from 'Roadsinger' (2009)*

Intro:

Dm C Dm

, (x2)

Verse 1:

Dm C Dm A7

In this world o' darkness, evil rules by night.

Dm C Dm Bb C Dm

But somewhere in the sha...dows, someone's seeking light.

Interlude:

Dm C Dm

, (x2)

Verse 2:

Dm C Dm A7

No one knows his neighbour here, no one has the time.

Dm C Dm Bb C Dm

No one cares for anyone else, in a world where the sun don't shine.

Interlude:

Dm C Dm

Bridge 1:

Bb C

Sham-sia...

Bb Dm

Sham-sia...

Interlude:

Dm C Dm

, (x2)

Verse 3:

Dm C Dm A7

Some sons dream of leaving, while they're young at heart.

Dm C Dm Bb C Dm

But few choose the path to-wards, the land be-yond the dark.

Dm C Dm Bb C Dm

Who choose the path to-wards, the land be-yond the dark...

Interlude:

Dm C Dm

, (x2)

Outro:

Dm Am Dm

, (x8),

CHORD DIAGRAMS:

---------------

Dm C A7 Bb Am

EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE

xx0231 x32010 x02223 x13331 x02210

Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2009 (clumsyband@hotmail.com)

About World O Darkness Chords by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam)

Learn how to play World O Darkness by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “World O Darkness chords”, “World O Darkness guitar chords”, or “Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) World O 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 World O Darkness chords and for experienced players who want accurate World O Darkness lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, C, A7, Bb, Am.

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What key is "World O Darkness" in?

The chords for "World O Darkness" show the original chord names (including Dm, C, A7, Bb, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.