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Dark Times Chords

Here are the chords for “Dark Times” by The Weeknd — in the key of Am (Am, G, Em and F). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:AmGEmFCD

Chords for Dark Times

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
B
3
90
AmWaking up,Ghalf past five
EmBlood on pillowFand one bruised eye
AmDrunk too much, youGknow what I'm like
EmBut you should've seen theFother guy
FThis ain't the right time for you to
Amfall in love with me
CBaby I'm just beingGhonest
F& I know my lies could notAmmake u believe
 We're rCunning in circles
 that's wDhyD..D..(E) 
 In my dAmark times
 I'll be going bGack to these streetEms
 Promising everything IFdo not mean
 In myAmdark times,
 babyGthis is all I could beEm 
 And only my mother couldFlove me for me
 In myAmdarkGtimes, in myEmdarkFtimes
AmLight one up, let meGbum a smoke
EmStill coming down,Fdripping throat
AmI got another man'sGblood on my clothes
EmBut it aint his fault it'sFthe life I chose
FThis ain't the right time
 for you toAmfall in love with me
 MyCbaby I'm just beingGhonest
F& I know my lies could notAmmake u believe
 We're rCunning in circles
 that's wDhyD..D..(E) 
 In my dAmark times
 I'll be going bGack to these streetEms
 Promising everything IFdo not mean
 In myAmdark times,
 babyGthis is all I could beEm 
 And only my mother couldFlove me for me
 In myAmdarkGtimes, in myEmdarkFtimes
 In myFdark times
 I've still got someAmproblems I know
CDriving too fast but justGmoving too slow
 AndFI've got something
 I've beenAmtrying to let go
 PullCing me back every tiDmeD..D..(E) 
 In myAmdark times taking itGback to the street
EmMaking those promises thatFIGcould not keep
 In myAmdark times, baby thisGis all I could be
EmOnly my mother couldFloveGme for me)
 In myAmdark times taking itGback to the street
EmMaking those promises thatFIGwould never keep
 In myAmdark times, this is all IGcould be
 OEmnly my mother could'veFloGved me for me)
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About Dark Times

The Weeknd's “Dark Times” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — Am, G, Em, F, C and D — with the progression centred on Am, G and Em. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Dark Times — FAQ

What key is “Dark Times” in?

“Dark Times” by The Weeknd is in the key of Am. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Dark Times”?

“Dark Times” uses 6 chords: Am, G, Em, F, C and D.

Is “Dark Times” easy to play on guitar?

“Dark Times” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Dark Times”?

“Dark Times” is performed by The Weeknd.