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Dancing in the Dark Chords – Guitar
Bruce Springsteen’s energetic anthem about restlessness. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has energy — strum with purpose. Accent the downbeats and keep the rhythm tight and driving.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em
I get up in the evening and I ain’t got nothing to say
C D
I come home in the morning, I go to bed feeling the same way
G Em
I ain’t nothing but tired, man, I’m just tired and bored with myself
C D
Hey there, baby, I could use just a little help
Chorus
G Em
You can’t start a fire, you can’t start a fire without a spark
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Verse 2
G Em
Message keeps getting clearer, radio’s on and I’m moving ’round the place
C D
I check my look in the mirror, I wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
G Em
Man, I ain’t getting nowhere, I’m just living in a dump like this
C D
There’s something happening somewhere, baby, I just know that there is
Chorus
G Em
You can’t start a fire, you can’t start a fire without a spark
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Verse 3
G Em
You sit around getting older, there’s a joke here somewhere and it’s on me
C D
I’ll shake this world off my shoulders, come on, baby, this laugh’s on me
Bridge
Em C
Stay on the streets of this town
G D
And they’ll be carving you up alright
Em C
They say you gotta stay hungry
G D
Hey baby, I’m just about starving tonight
Chorus
G Em
I’m dying for some action, I’m sick of sitting ’round here trying to write this book
C D
I need a love reaction, come on now, baby, gimme just one look
G Em
You can’t start a fire sitting ’round crying over a broken heart
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
G Em
You can’t start a fire, worrying about your little world falling apart
C D G
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Practice tip: Four chords — G, Em, C, D. The same progression powers the entire song. Focus on keeping a consistent driving rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Dancing in the Dark"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.
Is "Dancing in the Dark" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Dancing in the Dark" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Dancing in the Dark"?
It was written by Bruce Springsteen, and released in 1984.
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Dancing in the Dark Chords – Ukulele
Bruce Springsteen’s energetic anthem about restlessness. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has energy — strum with purpose. Accent the downbeats and keep the rhythm tight and driving.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em
I get up in the evening and I ain’t got nothing to say
C D
I come home in the morning, I go to bed feeling the same way
G Em
I ain’t nothing but tired, man, I’m just tired and bored with myself
C D
Hey there, baby, I could use just a little help
Chorus
G Em
You can’t start a fire, you can’t start a fire without a spark
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Verse 2
G Em
Message keeps getting clearer, radio’s on and I’m moving ’round the place
C D
I check my look in the mirror, I wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
G Em
Man, I ain’t getting nowhere, I’m just living in a dump like this
C D
There’s something happening somewhere, baby, I just know that there is
Chorus
G Em
You can’t start a fire, you can’t start a fire without a spark
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Verse 3
G Em
You sit around getting older, there’s a joke here somewhere and it’s on me
C D
I’ll shake this world off my shoulders, come on, baby, this laugh’s on me
Bridge
Em C
Stay on the streets of this town
G D
And they’ll be carving you up alright
Em C
They say you gotta stay hungry
G D
Hey baby, I’m just about starving tonight
Chorus
G Em
I’m dying for some action, I’m sick of sitting ’round here trying to write this book
C D
I need a love reaction, come on now, baby, gimme just one look
G Em
You can’t start a fire sitting ’round crying over a broken heart
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
G Em
You can’t start a fire, worrying about your little world falling apart
C D G
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Practice tip: Four chords — G, Em, C, D. The same progression powers the entire song. Focus on keeping a consistent driving rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Dancing in the Dark"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.
Is "Dancing in the Dark" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Dancing in the Dark" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Dancing in the Dark"?
It was written by Bruce Springsteen, and released in 1984.
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Dancing in the Dark Chords – Piano
Bruce Springsteen’s energetic anthem about restlessness. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↑↓
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Tip: This song has energy — strum with purpose. Accent the downbeats and keep the rhythm tight and driving.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em
I get up in the evening and I ain’t got nothing to say
C D
I come home in the morning, I go to bed feeling the same way
G Em
I ain’t nothing but tired, man, I’m just tired and bored with myself
C D
Hey there, baby, I could use just a little help
Chorus
G Em
You can’t start a fire, you can’t start a fire without a spark
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Verse 2
G Em
Message keeps getting clearer, radio’s on and I’m moving ’round the place
C D
I check my look in the mirror, I wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
G Em
Man, I ain’t getting nowhere, I’m just living in a dump like this
C D
There’s something happening somewhere, baby, I just know that there is
Chorus
G Em
You can’t start a fire, you can’t start a fire without a spark
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Verse 3
G Em
You sit around getting older, there’s a joke here somewhere and it’s on me
C D
I’ll shake this world off my shoulders, come on, baby, this laugh’s on me
Bridge
Em C
Stay on the streets of this town
G D
And they’ll be carving you up alright
Em C
They say you gotta stay hungry
G D
Hey baby, I’m just about starving tonight
Chorus
G Em
I’m dying for some action, I’m sick of sitting ’round here trying to write this book
C D
I need a love reaction, come on now, baby, gimme just one look
G Em
You can’t start a fire sitting ’round crying over a broken heart
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
G Em
You can’t start a fire, worrying about your little world falling apart
C D G
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Practice tip: Four chords — G, Em, C, D. The same progression powers the entire song. Focus on keeping a consistent driving rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Dancing in the Dark"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.
Is "Dancing in the Dark" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Dancing in the Dark" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Dancing in the Dark"?
It was written by Bruce Springsteen, and released in 1984.
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Dancing in the Dark Chords – Banjo
Bruce Springsteen’s energetic anthem about restlessness. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↑↓
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Tip: This song has energy — strum with purpose. Accent the downbeats and keep the rhythm tight and driving.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em
I get up in the evening and I ain’t got nothing to say
C D
I come home in the morning, I go to bed feeling the same way
G Em
I ain’t nothing but tired, man, I’m just tired and bored with myself
C D
Hey there, baby, I could use just a little help
Chorus
G Em
You can’t start a fire, you can’t start a fire without a spark
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Verse 2
G Em
Message keeps getting clearer, radio’s on and I’m moving ’round the place
C D
I check my look in the mirror, I wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
G Em
Man, I ain’t getting nowhere, I’m just living in a dump like this
C D
There’s something happening somewhere, baby, I just know that there is
Chorus
G Em
You can’t start a fire, you can’t start a fire without a spark
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Verse 3
G Em
You sit around getting older, there’s a joke here somewhere and it’s on me
C D
I’ll shake this world off my shoulders, come on, baby, this laugh’s on me
Bridge
Em C
Stay on the streets of this town
G D
And they’ll be carving you up alright
Em C
They say you gotta stay hungry
G D
Hey baby, I’m just about starving tonight
Chorus
G Em
I’m dying for some action, I’m sick of sitting ’round here trying to write this book
C D
I need a love reaction, come on now, baby, gimme just one look
G Em
You can’t start a fire sitting ’round crying over a broken heart
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
G Em
You can’t start a fire, worrying about your little world falling apart
C D G
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Practice tip: Four chords — G, Em, C, D. The same progression powers the entire song. Focus on keeping a consistent driving rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Dancing in the Dark"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.
Is "Dancing in the Dark" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Dancing in the Dark" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Dancing in the Dark"?
It was written by Bruce Springsteen, and released in 1984.
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Emtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Dancing in the Dark Chords – Mandolin
Bruce Springsteen’s energetic anthem about restlessness. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↑↓
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Tip: This song has energy — strum with purpose. Accent the downbeats and keep the rhythm tight and driving.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em
I get up in the evening and I ain’t got nothing to say
C D
I come home in the morning, I go to bed feeling the same way
G Em
I ain’t nothing but tired, man, I’m just tired and bored with myself
C D
Hey there, baby, I could use just a little help
Chorus
G Em
You can’t start a fire, you can’t start a fire without a spark
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Verse 2
G Em
Message keeps getting clearer, radio’s on and I’m moving ’round the place
C D
I check my look in the mirror, I wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
G Em
Man, I ain’t getting nowhere, I’m just living in a dump like this
C D
There’s something happening somewhere, baby, I just know that there is
Chorus
G Em
You can’t start a fire, you can’t start a fire without a spark
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Verse 3
G Em
You sit around getting older, there’s a joke here somewhere and it’s on me
C D
I’ll shake this world off my shoulders, come on, baby, this laugh’s on me
Bridge
Em C
Stay on the streets of this town
G D
And they’ll be carving you up alright
Em C
They say you gotta stay hungry
G D
Hey baby, I’m just about starving tonight
Chorus
G Em
I’m dying for some action, I’m sick of sitting ’round here trying to write this book
C D
I need a love reaction, come on now, baby, gimme just one look
G Em
You can’t start a fire sitting ’round crying over a broken heart
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
G Em
You can’t start a fire, worrying about your little world falling apart
C D G
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Practice tip: Four chords — G, Em, C, D. The same progression powers the entire song. Focus on keeping a consistent driving rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Dancing in the Dark"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.
Is "Dancing in the Dark" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Dancing in the Dark" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Dancing in the Dark"?
It was written by Bruce Springsteen, and released in 1984.
Gtap to play
Emtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Dancing in the Dark Chords – Harmonica
Bruce Springsteen’s energetic anthem about restlessness. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↑↓
123456
Tip: This song has energy — strum with purpose. Accent the downbeats and keep the rhythm tight and driving.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em
I get up in the evening and I ain’t got nothing to say
C D
I come home in the morning, I go to bed feeling the same way
G Em
I ain’t nothing but tired, man, I’m just tired and bored with myself
C D
Hey there, baby, I could use just a little help
Chorus
G Em
You can’t start a fire, you can’t start a fire without a spark
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Verse 2
G Em
Message keeps getting clearer, radio’s on and I’m moving ’round the place
C D
I check my look in the mirror, I wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
G Em
Man, I ain’t getting nowhere, I’m just living in a dump like this
C D
There’s something happening somewhere, baby, I just know that there is
Chorus
G Em
You can’t start a fire, you can’t start a fire without a spark
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Verse 3
G Em
You sit around getting older, there’s a joke here somewhere and it’s on me
C D
I’ll shake this world off my shoulders, come on, baby, this laugh’s on me
Bridge
Em C
Stay on the streets of this town
G D
And they’ll be carving you up alright
Em C
They say you gotta stay hungry
G D
Hey baby, I’m just about starving tonight
Chorus
G Em
I’m dying for some action, I’m sick of sitting ’round here trying to write this book
C D
I need a love reaction, come on now, baby, gimme just one look
G Em
You can’t start a fire sitting ’round crying over a broken heart
C D
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
G Em
You can’t start a fire, worrying about your little world falling apart
C D G
This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark
Practice tip: Four chords — G, Em, C, D. The same progression powers the entire song. Focus on keeping a consistent driving rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Dancing in the Dark"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.
Is "Dancing in the Dark" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Dancing in the Dark" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Dancing in the Dark"?
It was written by Bruce Springsteen, and released in 1984.