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Fear of The Dark

Fear of the Dark is a song by the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Written by Steve Harris, the bands bassist and primary songwriter, the song deals with the theme of being afraid of the dark and being alone. Its catchy melody and powerful chorus have made it a fan favorite and a highlight of the bands live performances.

Key: C

Introduction:  Bb5   C5   Bb5   C5  

difficulty
very easy |||||
 D5         A#5                           C5                                                     A#5           C5         D5 
I am a man who walks alone, and when I'm walking a dark road
                 A#5                                               C5         A#5   C5 
at night or strolling through the park
 D5           A#5                                 C5                                                 F5             G5           D5 
When the lights begin to change, I sometimes feel a little strange
     A#5                                         C5 
a little anxious when it's dark
                         A#5     C5                             D5     C5 
Fear of the dark,       Fear of the dark,
                 A#5                                         F5                               G5               D5 
I have a constant fear that something's always near
                         A#5   C5                                 D5     C5 
Fear of the dark,       Fear of the dark,
                   A#5                         F5                             G5               D5 
I have a phobia that someone's always there

 D5                                                                   A#5 
Have you run your fingers down the wall
                                                                     C5 
And have you felt your neck skin crawl
                                                               D5 
When you're searching for the light
                                                                             A#5 
Sometimes when you're scared to take a look
                                           C5 
At the corner of the room
                                                                               D5 
You've sensed that something's watching you
                           A#5     C5                           D5     C5 
Fear of the dark,       Fear of the dark,
               A#5                                           F5                               G5               D5 
I have a constant fear that something's always near
                         A#5     C5                             D5     C5 
Fear of the dark,       Fear of the dark,
                     A#5                         F5                             G5               D5 
I have a phobia that someone's always there
                   A#5                                 C5 
Have you ever been alone at night
                 D5                   C5                   D5 
Thought you heard footsteps behind
         A#5                                                   C5 
And turned around and no one's there?
 D5               A#5                               C5 
And as you quicken up your pace
                 F5                 G5           D5 
You find it hard to look again
                 A#5                                                         C5 
Because you're sure there's someone there
                           A#5     C5                             D5     C5 
Fear of the dark,       Fear of the dark,
                   A#5                                   F5                               G5               D5 
I have a constant fear that something's always near
                     A#5   C5                                     D5     C5 
Fear of the dark,       Fear of the dark,
                 A#5                       F5                             G5               D5 
I have a phobia that someone's always there

 D5                       A5                                     D5 
Fear of the dark,       Fear of the dark...

 D5                   A#5  Bb5                                         C5 
Watching horror films the night before
       F5                     G5                 D5 
Debating witches and folklore
             A#5                                           C5 
The unknown troubles on your mind
 D5                   A#5                                   C5 
Maybe your mind is playing tricks
                   F5               G5                 D5 
You sense and suddenly eyes fix
             A#5                                           C5 
On dancing shadows from behind
                           A#5     C5                                     D5     C5 
Fear of the dark,       Fear of the dark,
   A#5                                             F5                               G5               D5 
I have a constant fear that something's always near
                 A#5     C5                                     D5     C5 
Fear of the dark,       Fear of the dark,
               A#5                         F5                             G5               D5 
I have a phobia that someone's always there
                       A#5     C5                                     D5     C5 
Fear of the dark,       Fear of the dark,
         A#5                                             F5                               G5               Dm5 
I have a constant fear that something's always near
               A#5     C5                                     D5     C5 
Fear of the dark,       Fear of the dark,
           A#5                       F5                             G5               D5 
I have a phobia that someone's always there

 D5             A#5                                     C5 
And when I'm walking a dark road
     F5                         G5                 D5 
I am a man who walks alone.

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