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Doctor Dark chords by
Captain Beefheart
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Key: Eb major•
Intro 1
D
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F#
F#
2

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E
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F#
F#
2

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G
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F#
F#
2

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Dm
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Dm
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Verse 1
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Mama, mama, here come Doctor Dark

Horse clippin',

clappin' 'n his ol' hooves makin' sparks

Black leather lady Lord

carried her bags

The hell horn, hell horn, hell horn
A
A

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D
D

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Horn rim crimped
A
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Glasses look out on the pale hell bent
Am
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Moon milk run
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C
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O' lady go home
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Lord they done cookin' done
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Black lady

Black leather lady
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Done had a white, white,
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Bb
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white poor son
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Bb
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Mama, mama, here come Doctor Dark
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Horse clippin', clappin' 'n his ol'
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hooves mak in' sparks

Gotta git me who I want to
Bb
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God, Lord knows I've got to oh see that Doctor Dark
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Mama, mama,
C
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here come Doctor Dark
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Horse clippin', clappin' 'n his ol'
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hooves makin' sparks
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Shed a tear on the meadow lark 'n like

Tear t' drink

T' brush away
G
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'n tear apart 'n black 'n white 'n like
C
C

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Tear t' drink t' brush away
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'n tear apart 'n black 'n white 'n like
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The moon a pail of milk spilled
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down black in the night
C
C

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Little girl lost a tear
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'n her kite
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T' the night 'n like 'n light
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God, Lord knows I've got
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to oh see that Doctor Dark
Outro 1

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Chords

  • D

  • F#

    2

  • E

  • F

  • G

  • A

  • Dm

  • Am

  • C

  • Bb

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Doctor Dark?

The original key of Doctor Dark by Captain Beefheart is Eb major.

What are the main chords for Doctor Dark?

The primary chords used in Doctor Dark are Eb, G, F, Gb, Ab, Bb.

Do I need a capo to play Doctor Dark?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is Doctor Dark beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, G, F, Gb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Doctor Dark?

The tempo of Doctor Dark is approximately 86 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Doctor Dark?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for Doctor Dark?

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

Is there a tuner available for Doctor Dark?

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 Captain Beefheart.

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Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Doctor Dark to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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