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Lana Del Rey - Dark Paradise Chords

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ChordsF, Am, G, Dm, E
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to C key to play this song with easier chords.

FAllmyfriendstellmeIshouldmoveon
AmI’mlyingintheocean,singingyoursong
FAhhh,Amthat’showyousangit
FLovingyouforever,can’tbewrong
AmEventhoughyou’renothere,won’tmoveon
FAhhh,Amthat’showweplayedit
Andthere’snoFremedyformemoryyourfaceis
Likeamelody,Amitwon’tleavemyhead
YoursoulisFhauntingmeandtellingme
Thateverythingisfine,butGIwishIwasdead
AmEverytimeIclosemyGeyes
It’sDmlikeadarkAmparadise
GNooneFcomparestoyou
I’mAmscaredthatyouwon’tbeGwaitingontheotherside
AmEverytimeIclosemyGeyes
It’sDmlikeadarkAmparadise
GNooneFcomparestoyou
I’mAmscaredthatyouwon’tbeGwaitingontheotherside
FAllmyfriendsaskmewhyIstaystrong
AmTell’emwhenyoufindtrueloveitliveson
FAhhh,Amthat’swhyIstayhere
Andthere’snoFremedyformemoryyourfaceis
Likeamelody,Amitwon’tleavemyhead
YoursoulisFhauntingmeandtellingme
Thateverythingisfine,butGIwishIwasdead
AmEverytimeIclosemyGeyes
It’sDmlikeadarkAmparadise
GNooneFcomparestoyou
I’mAmscaredthatyouwon’tbeGwaitingontheotherside
AmEverytimeIclosemyGeyes
It’sDmlikeadarkAmparadise
GNooneFcomparestoyou
ButAmthere’snoyou,Gexceptinmydreamstonight
OhohohFoh,hahahaAmha
Idon’twannaFwakeupfromthisAmtonight
OhohohFoh,hahahaAmha
Idon’twannaFwakeupfromthisAmtonight
FThere’snorelief,Iseeyouinmysleep
AmAndeverybody’srushingme,butIcanfeelyoutouchingme
FThere’snorelease,Ifeelyouinmydreams
AmTellingmeI’mEfine
AmEverytimeIclosemyGeyes
It’sDmlikeadarkAmparadise
GNooneFcomparestoyou
I’mAmscaredthatyouwon’tbeGwaitingontheotherside
AmEverytimeIclosemyGeyes
It’sDmlikeadarkAmparadise
GNooneFcomparestoyou
ButAmthere’snoyou,Gexceptinmydreamstonight
OhohohFoh,hahahaAmha
Idon’twannaFwakeupfromthisAmtonight
OhohohFoh,hahahaAmha
Idon’twannaFwakeupfromthisAmtonight
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ArtistLana Del Rey
AlbumBorn to Die: The Paradise Edition
GenresAlternative, Indie
Year2012
KeyF
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Dark Paradise on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Lana Del Rey - Dark Paradise on guitar requires 5 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Dark Paradise uses these transitions most often: F → Am (24), Am → G (18), and Am → F (16). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with F - Am chord transition.

1. F → Am chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

Switching from F to Am:

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 24 times.

F to Am

2. F → G chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to G:

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

F to G

3. G → Am chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

Here's how to move from G to Am:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 5 times.

G to Am

4. G → Dm chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

Here's how to move from G to Dm:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

G to Dm

5. Dm → Am chord transition

Switching from Dm to Am:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

6. Am → E chord transition

To move from Am to E:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse.

Dark Paradise chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Dark Paradise.

  • Dark Paradise includes 88 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Dark Paradise contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Dark Paradise connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → F: 26%
    • Am → G: 21%
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → G: 21%
    • F → Am: 11%
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