Afraid of the Dark

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Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[D] [D] [G5] [A5]

[D]Time is the only thing [D]that keeps bringing me down
[G5]'Cause time is the beat of my [A5]life and it's all that I've found
[D]Take me down to my [D]grave, so I'm laying in dirt
[G5]Choking on my own breath [A5]while they're changing my shirt
[D]And I, I will [D]live in my head
[G5]And she, she will [A5]sleep in my bed
[D]Because I, I will [D]walk to the park
[G5]Because I, I'm [A5]afraid of the dark
[D]♪
[D]Shown in the way that I [G5]was or the way that I am
[A5]Left to the people that [D]care or the people that can
[D]Dead in my bed and [G5]you hear me starting to scream
[A5]Her on the side of my [D]room, oh, what does it mean?
[D]And I, I will [G5]live in my head
[A5]And she, she will [D]sleep in my bed
[D]Because I, I will [G5]walk to the park
[A5]Because I, I'm [D]afraid of the dark
[D]♪
[G5]And I, I will [A5]live in my head
[D]And she, she will [D]sleep in my bed
[G5]Because I, I will [A5]walk to the park
[D]Because I, I'm [D]afraid of the dark
[G5]I, I'm afraid [A5]of the dark
[D]Oh, I, I'm [D]afraid of the dark
[G5]Oh, I, I'm [A5]afraid of the dark
[D]'Cause I, I'm [D]afraid of the dark

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Afraid of the Dark by The Frights is played in the key of D with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti G5 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti A5 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti G/B (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti A/C# (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti A/C (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Afraid of the Dark by The Frights: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from D to G5 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV – V – IV – V

Song chords:

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D G G5 A5

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

G/B A/C# A A/C

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of D. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – V – IV – V • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Afraid of the Dark (The Frights)?

To play the Easy Chords for Afraid of the Dark, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Afraid of the Dark?

The original recording key for Afraid of the Dark by The Frights is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Afraid of the Dark?

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