Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark chords by The Robert Cray Band (Official Version)

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Ab
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Db
Ebm7
Fm7

Intro 1

Verse 1

Dead of night, baby, we're finally alone

I'll pull up the shades

if you'll unplug the phone

Put on some music, Marvin Gaye's real nice

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Chorus 1

Once we get settled, I'll turn out the lights

Don't be afraid of the dark,

don't be afraid of the dark

I'll be there to hold you,

don't be afraid of the dark

Verse 2

It might be scary till your eyes adjust

Don't fear the shadows,

me you can trust

I'm at my best in a pitch black room

Chorus 2
Hold on tight baby, you'll feel the power soon
Ab 
 (A flat major) Don't be afraid of the dark,
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don't be afraid of the dark  (B flat minor) 
Ebm 
 (E flat minor) I'll  be there to hold you,
Db 
Bbm 
 (D flat major) don't be afraid of the dark  (B flat minor) 
Ebm 
 (E flat minor) I'll  be there to hold you,
Db 
Bbm 
 (D flat major) don't be afraid of the dark  (B flat minor) 

Solo 1
Ab 
Ab 
Ab 
Ab 
 (A flat major)  (A flat major)  (A flat major)  (A flat major) 
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Bbm 
Bbm 
Bbm 
 (B flat minor)  (B flat minor)  (B flat minor)  (B flat minor) 
Ebm7 
Ebm7 
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 (E flat minor7)  (E flat minor7)  (B flat minor)  (B flat minor) 
Fm7 
Fm7 
Ebm7 
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 (F minor7)  (F minor7)  (E flat minor7)  (E flat minor7) 
Bbm 
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 (B flat minor)  (B flat minor) 

Verse 3

You might tremble, you might shake

Scream out loud, you may even pray

I know which moves suit you right

You'll beg for more,

Chorus 3
you'll forget about the night
Ab 
Bbm 
 (A flat major) Don't be afraid of the dark, baby, no,  (B flat minor) no
Ebm 
 (E flat minor) I'll  be there to hold you,
Db 
Bbm 
 (D flat major) don't be afraid of the dark  (B flat minor) 
Ebm 
 (E flat minor) I'll  be there to hold you,
Db 
Bbm 
 (D flat major) don't be afraid of the dark  (B flat minor) 
[Repeat and fade]

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GuitarPianoUkulele

Bbm
Ab
Ebm
Db
Ebm7
Fm7

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: IntermediateKey: Bb minorBPM: 113

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Bbm: x-1-3-3-2-x
Ab: 4-6-6-5-4-4
Ebm: x-6-8-8-7-x
Db: x-4-6-6-6-x
Ebm7: x-6-8-6-7-x
Fm7: 1-3-1-1-1-1

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This is the definitive original version of Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark by The Robert Cray Band, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of Bb minor. It is designed for guitarists ready to move past the basics and capture the true feel of The Robert Cray Band's performance.