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The Darkness

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[Verse]
CTo take the light into the dark is to know the light
To know the daBbrk, go into the daCrk
CYou can lock the door, yeah you know how
CYou can stay alone, you're so proud but
You can't kBbeep the darFkness Cout
CYou're probably the strongest one I know
CYou've got the thickest skin
You've got weight to throw but
You can't kBbeep the darFkness Cout
You can't kBbeep the darFkness Cout
[Interlude]
G     Bb      C      G      Bb     F
[Verse]
CWhatever hurt you, what keeps you mad
WCants you to let it go, let it pass
When Bbmemories Fturn to Cdoubt
You can't Bbkeep the dFarkness Cout
The Fdark is a river
Though it may divide
CIf you wade into it, with your Garms open wide
FLet it take you with it, Amyou don't have to fight
It Dwill provide, It wFill provCide
CThere's nothing wrong with the heart in your chest
CIt might be heavy but it's innocent
It can't Bbkeep the Fdarkness Cout
It can't Bbkeep the Fdarkness Cout
It can't Bbkeep the Fdarkness Cout
It can't Bbkeep the Fdarkness Cout
To Ctake the light into the dark is to know the light
To know the daBbrk, go into the daCrk
To Ctake the light into the dark is to know the light
To know the daBbrk, go into the daCrk

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The story behind the song

"The Darkness" delves into the idea that to truly appreciate light, one must experience its absence. The lyrics suggest an acceptance of difficult feelings, acknowledging that you can't always keep the darkness out, and sometimes the best approach is to let it pass through. This contemplative folk-pop song, found on Rose Cousins' 2012 album We Have Made A Spark, invites a quiet strength in facing life's shadows. It plays like a gentle reminder that understanding and growth often come from embracing the full spectrum of human experience.

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The Darkness

by Rose Cousins

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Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse]

To take the light into the dark is to know the light

Bb C

To know the dark, go into the dark

You can lock the door, yeah you know how

You can stay alone, you're so proud but

Bb F C

You can't keep the darkness out

You're probably the strongest one I know

You've got the thickest skin

You've got weight to throw but

Bb F C

You can't keep the darkness out

Bb F C

You can't keep the darkness out

[Interlude]

G Bb C G Bb F

[Verse]

Whatever hurt you, what keeps you mad

Wants you to let it go, let it pass

Bb F C

When memories turn to doubt

Bb F C

You can't keep the darkness out

The dark is a river

Though it may divide

C G

If you wade into it, with your arms open wide

F Am

Let it take you with it, you don't have to fight

D F C

It will provide, It will provide

There's nothing wrong with the heart in your chest

It might be heavy but it's innocent

Bb F C

It can't keep the darkness out

Bb F C

It can't keep the darkness out

Bb F C

It can't keep the darkness out

Bb F C

It can't keep the darkness out

To take the light into the dark is to know the light

Bb C

To know the dark, go into the dark

To take the light into the dark is to know the light

Bb C

To know the dark, go into the dark

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