Between The Dusk And The Dawn Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Between The Dusk And The Dawn Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

ChordsDEm7A7sus4GG/F#A7

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This is the chord progression of  Ramblin Ray Maternick – Between The Dusk And The Dawn on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
D Em7 A7sus4
D Em7 A7sus4

[Verse 1]
D                                           Em7
Raise the shades when spectres form
A7sus4                                     D
As Gray clouds shout an autumn storm
D                                                       Em7
A yellow tint in leaves once green
A7sus4                                     D
The damp wind flows as if a stream
G                   G/F#                   A7
My mind is in the clouds above
D                                     G
The writing on the wall is done
G/F#                                     A7
Another day has come and gone
D                   G                   G/F#                   A7
Time to dream between the Dusk and the dawn

[Verse 2]
D                                     Em7
Leaves are falling to the ground
A7sus4                                     D
Yesterday’s gone it can’t be found
D                                     Em7
Tomorrow is no Guarantee
A7sus4                                     D
So Love your friends and family
G                   G/F#                   A7
My thoughts are on the ones I Love
D                                                    G
I’m thankful to the One above
G/F#                                     A7
Another day has come and gone
D                   G                   G/F#                   A7
Time to dream between the Dusk and the dawn

[Verse 3]
D                                     Em7
Like a leaf I’ll fall from the tree
A7sus4                                     D
Autumn’s wind will carry me
D                                     Em7
Take me to where I belong
A7sus4                                     D
Colors change, such a pretty song
G                   G/F#                   A7
I know that I’ll be gone one day
D                                     G
The clouds and trees will still remain
G/F#                                     A7
Another day has come and gone
D                   G                   G/F#                   A7
Time to dream between the Dusk and the dawn

D                                     Em7
Raise the shades when spectres form
A7sus4        D         G          G/F#           A7
As Gray clouds shout an autumn storm

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How to play Between The Dusk And The Dawn: key, chords and progression

Between The Dusk And The Dawn is in the key of D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯). The song uses 6 chords: D, Em7, A7sus4, G, G/F# and A7.

Listen for D – G – G/F# – A7 (I – IV – IV – V7 in D major): the song comes back to it again and again. In solfa, that is doh – fah – fah – soh. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Em7 chord on guitar (020000)
Em7E G B D
A7sus4 chord on guitar (x02030)
A7sus4A D E G
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
A7 chord on guitar (x02020)
A7A C♯ E G

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Between The Dusk And The Dawn chords: questions

What key is Between The Dusk And The Dawn in?

Between The Dusk And The Dawn is in the key of D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯).

What chords are in Between The Dusk And The Dawn?

Between The Dusk And The Dawn uses 6 chords: D, Em7, A7sus4, G, G/F#, A7.

What is the chord progression of Between The Dusk And The Dawn?

The main progression is D – G – G/F# – A7 (I – IV – IV – V7).

Is Between The Dusk And The Dawn easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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