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Darkness on the Face of the Earth chords by
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
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Key: E major
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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The morning that you
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left me was just another day
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How could I see the sorrow
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that had found me

And then you laughed and told
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me that I was in your way
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And I turned and ran as
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heaven fell around me
Verse 2
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I stumbled through the darkness
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my footsteps were unsure
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I lived within a world that
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had no sunshine
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But when you left me darling
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my world came to an end
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And there was darkness on
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the face of the earth
Verse 3
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And the stars fell out of heaven and
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the moon could not be found
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The sun was in a million pieces
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scattered all around
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Why did you ever leave me,
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you knew how it would hurt
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And now there's darkness on the face of the earth
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Interlude 1
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Verse 4
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The stars fell out of heaven and the
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moon could not be found
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The sun was in a million pieces
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scattered all around
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Why did you ever leave me,
Bm
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you knew how it would hurt
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And now there's darkness
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on the face of the earth

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on the face of the earth
Outro 1
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Chords
  • D

  • A

  • Bm

    2
  • G

  • E

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Darkness on the Face of the Earth by Willie Nelson is E major.

The primary chords used in Darkness on the Face of the Earth are E, B, C#m, A, F#.

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

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

The tempo of Darkness on the Face of the Earth is approximately 182 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Darkness on the Face of the Earth using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Darkness on the Face of the Earth. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Willie Nelson.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Darkness on the Face of the Earth to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Darkness on the Face of the Earth by Willie Nelson on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.