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By the Time It Gets Dark chords by
Yo La Tengo
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Em
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Baby, every cloud has a silver lining
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Baby, every dog really has its day
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And it matters to me
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G

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to see you smiling
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Why don't we blow all
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your cares away?
Verse 2
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Yesterday's gone
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G

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and will be forgotten
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Em
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And today is where every
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new day starts
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Got to be free like the leaves in Autumn
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Em
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You may be sad
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but it never lasts
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Verse 3

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And maybe, by the evening
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we'll be laughing

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A

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changes there'll be
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By the time it gets dark
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Verse 4
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We could go out walking
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out in the sunshine
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Look at all the people out
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in the street
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Hurrying away to
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G

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their business functions
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D

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Waiting for a taxi for aching feet
Verse 5
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Light up your face, baby
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Let's get going
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Wanna see a change in
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D

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those weary eyes
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We'll have some fun
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G

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Take a boat out rowing
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Why ever should life so serious?
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Verse 6

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And maybe, by the evening
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we'll be laughing

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A
A

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changes there'll be
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G

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By the time it gets dark
D
D

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Verse 7

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A

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And maybe, by the evening
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D

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A
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we'll be laughing

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the changes there'll be
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Em
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By the time it gets dark
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By the time it gets dark
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By the time it gets dark
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Em

  • G

  • A

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of By the Time It Gets Dark by Yo La Tengo is E major.

The primary chords used in By the Time It Gets Dark are E, F#m, A, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, F#m, A, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of By the Time It Gets Dark is approximately 182 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of By the Time It Gets Dark using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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