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I See A Darkness

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Artist: Johnny Cash 
Song: I See a Darkness
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   Bb    F     Bb   F
|     |     |    |    |
Dm                F
 Well, you're my friend.
Bb            F     Bb
 And can you see?
Dm
 Many times we've been out drinkin',
                            Bb
 Many times we shared our thoughts.
Dm
 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.
Dm
 Well, can you see its opposition
       Bb
 Comes risin' up sometimes,
      Dm
 That it's dreadful imposition
                       Bb
 Comes blacking in my mind,
                  F
 And that I see a darkness, 
                  Bb
 And that I see a darkness,
                  F
 And that I see a darkness,
                  Bb
 And that I see a darkness?
                           F
 Did you know how much I love you?
                            Bb
 Here's a hope that somehow you
                        F        Fsus    F
 Can save me from this darkness.
 Dm
 Well, I hope that someday buddy,
                           F
 We have peace in our lives,
 Together or apart,
Dm                    F
 Alone or with our wives,
                      Dm
 And we can stop our whoring
                            Bb
 And pull the smiles in - side
                        F
 And light it up for - ever
                   Am
 And never go to sleep
                   C
 My best unbeaten brother,
                   Am      Bb
 This isn't all I seek.
                 F
 Oh, no, I see a darkness,
                 Bb
 Oh, no, I see a darkness,
                 F
 Oh, no, I see a darkness,
                 Bb
 Oh, no, I see a darkness,
                           F
 Did you know how much I love you?
                            Bb
 Here's a hope that somehow you
                        F
 Can save me from this darkness.

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Artist: Johnny Cash 
Song: I See a Darkness
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|  Bb   |  F   |  Bb  |  F  |
 Together or apart,

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.