Tom Odell - don't be afraid of the dark: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "don't be afraid of the dark" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn don't be afraid of the dark Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Tom Odell

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "don't be afraid of the dark" smoothly on your guitar.

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G#m             C#       F#       D#m
You've got your reasons, I've got mine
G#m           C#                F#        D#m
Just like the seasons, they'll change in time
B               C#           A#m        D#m
Don't let that stop you from saying goodbye
     B  C#
Goodbye

Chorus:
F#        A#m   D#m          A#m
Open your eyes, turn out the light
B         G#/C          C#
Don't be afraid of the dark
         F#             A#m
Some you lose, some you win
        D#m            A#m
But the bluebirds they sing
B         G#/C          C#
Don't be afraid of the dark

When you go sailing, take good care
I know that you'll find what you need out there
Even the bravest of hearts, they get scared
They get scared

Chorus:
You just open your eyes, turn out the light
Don't be afraid of the dark
Some you lose, some you win
But the bluebirds they sing
Don't be afraid of the dark

My love
My love


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A#m

Guitar chord A#m

C

Guitar chord C

C#

Guitar chord C#

D#m

Guitar chord D#m

F#

Guitar chord F#

G#m

Guitar chord G#m

B

Guitar chord B

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "don't be afraid of the dark" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "don't be afraid of the dark" by Tom Odell.