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Fade To Black

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[Intro] 
  Dm A7 F  G7 Bb7A7 Dm A7
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
[Verse 1]
Dm
   I wonder where you are tonight
A7
   You're probably on the rampage somewhere
F
   You have been known to take delight in
G7
   Gettin' in somebody's hair
Bb7
   And you always had the knack
A7              Dm    A7
   Fade to black
[Verse 2]
Dm
   I bet you already made a pass
A7
   I see a darkened room somewhere
F
   You run your finger round the rim of his glass
G7
   Run your fingers through his hair, they
Bb7
   Scratch across his back
A7               Dm    A7
   Fade to black
[Solo] 
  Dm A7 F  G7 Bb7A7 Dm A7
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
[Verse 3]
Dm
   Well maybe it's all for the best, but I
A7
   Wish I'd never been lassoed
F
   Maybe it's some kind of test
G7
   I wish I'd never been tattooed, or
Bb7
   Been to hell and back
A7          Dm    A7
   Fade to black
[Solo] 
  Dm A7 F  G7 Bb7A7 Dm A7
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | x2 
  Dm
|  |

Fade To Black chords and lyrics

Free chords for Fade To Black by Dire Straits. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro] 
| Dm | A7 | F | G7 | Bb7 | A7 | Dm | A7 |
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Solo] 
| Dm | A7 | F | G7 | Bb7 | A7 | Dm | A7 |
[Verse 3]
[Solo] 
| Dm | A7 | F | G7 | Bb7 | A7 | Dm | A7 | x2 
| Dm |

Fade To Black Chords by Dire Straits

Learn how to play Fade To Black by Dire Straits with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Fade To Black chords”, “Fade To Black guitar chords”, or “Dire Straits Fade To Black 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 Fade To Black chords and for experienced players who want accurate Fade To Black lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, A7, F, G7, Bb7.

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Can I transpose "Fade To Black" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Fade To Black" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Fade To Black"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Fade To Black" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Fade To Black" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Fade To Black" by Dire Straits with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dire Straits below.

What key is "Fade To Black" in?

The chords for "Fade To Black" show the original chord names (including Dm, A7, F, G7, Bb7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.