WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Darkside Chords – Bring Me The Horizon | Version #1
[Intro]
Em G C Am
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Em G C Am
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[Verse 1]
Em G C
..Sinkin' under
Am Em
Think my angel's fallen
G C
Safe place plundered
Am Em
******** kicks the doors in
[Pre-Chorus]
G C
Makes the stitch and now I can't stop bleeding
Am Em
Three in the morning, I hadn't slept 'til the weekend
G
Six feet and the dust still bleeding
C Am
Don't give a **** if my heart stops beating
[Chorus]
Em G C
Hey, I'm begging you to stay
Am Em
My darkside won today
G
My heart keeps breaking
C Am
Over and over
Em G C
Hey, don't let me out your sight
Am Em
Can't trust myself tonight
G
My heart keeps breaking
C Am Em
Can you throw me off the ledge again?
[Verse 2]
G C
Something holds me
Am Em
Footsteps in the basement
G C
I'm off my deep
Am Em
But there's no escaping
[Pre-Chorus]
G C
Makes the stitch and now I can't stop bleeding
Am Em
Three in the morning, I hadn't slept 'til the weekend
G
Six feet and the dust still bleeding
C Am
Don't give a **** if my heart stops beating
[Chorus]
Em G C
Hey, I'm begging you to stay
Am Em
My darkside won today
G
My heart keeps breaking
C Am
Over and over
Em G C
Hey, don't let me out your sight
Am Em
Can't trust myself tonight
G
My heart keeps breaking
C Am
Can you throw me off the ledge again?
[Bridge]
Am
Something's in the way
C
Don't know what I could say
Em
Memories are haunting me
D
A sickness taking over
Am
So bury me alive
C
There's nowhere left to hide
Em
I say goodbye, 'cause maybe I
Em
Maybe I won't miss me when I'm gone
[Chorus]
Em G C
Hey, I'm begging you to stay
Am Em
My darkside won today
G
My heart keeps breaking
C Am
Over and over
Em G C
Hey, don't let me out your sight
Am Em
Can't trust myself tonight
G
My heart keeps breaking
C Am Em
Can you throw me off the ledge again?
[Outro]
G C
Can't trust myself tonight
Am Em
Can't trust myself tonight
G
Can't trust myself
C Am Em
Can you throw me off the ledge again?
How to play "Darkside" by Bring Me The Horizon on guitar
[Intro]
The intro contains the simple chord progression: Em, G, C, Am.
Play every chord straight through while letting it ring out.
Focus on nice-sounding chord transitions.
[Verse 1]
The chord progression goes Em, G, C, Am.
Strum lightly to achieve the subdued feel of the verse.
Hold the chords and strum more gently, letting the lyrics take center stage.
[Pre-Chorus]
Chords: Em, G, C, Am.
Pick up the intensity a bit leading into the chorus.
Play with the downstrokes to have a solid driving rhythm.
Work a bit closer on the timing and dynamics with the words "stop bleeding".
[Chorus]
Chord progression: Em, G, C, Am.
Play harder with the strum to match the emotion of the chorus.
Employ a combination of down and up strumming for a richer sound.
Make sure each and every chord is clear, and the rhythm is well emphasized.
[Verse 2]
Repeat the phrasing from Verse 1: Em, G, C, Am.
Single gentle strumming like the first verse.
Concentrate on keeping a clear sense of transitions and a steady pace.
[Pre-Chorus]
Em, G, C, Am is the pre-chorus progression again.
Just before the chorus, up the volume and intensity even further.
Continue to strumming accurately and steadily.
[Chorus]
Chorus Progression - Repeat Em, G, C, Am.
With a vigorous stomp, maintain the rhythm's bounce.
Indicate the lyrics' emotional peaks.
[Bridge]
Chord sequence: Am, C, Em, D.
Start off gently, gradually becoming more intense.
Add in texture by using a pick and strumming.
Use lots of dynamics, most especially when moving into the last chorus.
[Chorus]
Chord progression: Em, G, C, Am.
Play with full energy, sounding as for maximum emotional intensity.
Ensure smooth and accurate changes in all chord progressions.
[Outro]
The chord progression is G, C, Am, Em.
Slow down strumming to allow each chord to have time to ring out.
A soft, delicate strum on Em will end the song.
[Common Mistakes]
Don't rush through chord changes; just take them slow at first.
Make sure that every chord you play is clean; no strings are muffled.
Be consistent with your strumming pattern, especially the change.
[General Tips]
To give your sound a little bit more depth, add a small amount of reverb.
Prior to attempting to play the entire piece, practice each section separately.
To truly bring the song's emotion to life, pay close attention to the dynamics.
Song Facts:
This song "Darkside" by Bring Me The Horizon is very sad yet an incredibly
powerful song. The lyrics deal with themes of inner battles and fighting against
the darker side. Formed in 2004, Bring Me The Horizon is the name of a sound
that is otherwise ever-evolving. Lead singer Oliver Sykes is praised for
the emotional sets. The band has been an award winner and a lot of accolades
won for their music. "Darkside" presents the mix of heavy and melodic parts.