Em            D                 C          G  Gb
Whatever your assessment is, a paradox remains
Em                                 H               C                      G    Gb
There's a moral and intellectual vacuum and you're right to be lookin' askance
Em                 D           C                G    Gb
Philosophically moribund, revolution hasn't a chance

[Chorus]
Em                        H              C              D 
As the light fades, the shadows dance in silhouette to stars
Em             C             D                Em
Despite all illusion we approach the darkest hour

[Verse]
Em                           H                C                     G   Gb
Is the enemy hiding in your conscience or can forgiveness pave the way?
Em                   D                  C                 G    Gb
There's got to be a place for them if tomorrow's a better day
Em                                   H                  C                    G   Gb
With the high-priest banging on the war drum you cannot make out what he's saying
Em                         D               C                G    Gb
With all the litter on the battlefield, no higher ground remains

[Chorus]
Em                        H              C              D 
As the light fades, the shadows dance in silhouette to stars
Em             C             D                Em
Despite all illusion we approach the darkest hour

[Outro]
                Em  H C  G  Gb
Welcome to the show
                Em  H C  G  Gb
History took a toll
                Em
Discontent was sown
                      H
But now the child is grown
                  C 
And come into his own
        D 
A superstar
Em                C             D                Em
But despite all illusion we approach the darkest hour