[Intro]
Am Dm Am Dm G x4
[Verse]
Am
The silent prophet
Dm E7 Am
Seeks his inspiration after midnight
G E7
With a candle lit for comfort
Am Dm G
In the shadow of the shade
[Verse]
Am
Belladonna
Dm E7 Am
Waves a parasol beneath the window
G E7
So enchanting and inviting
Am Dm
In the scheme that she has laid
[Instrumental]
Am G Am Bm Am G E7
[Verse]
Am
The lonely prophet
Dm E7 Am
Waves to Belladonna from the window
G E7
In the hope that she will notice
Am Dm G
And may wish to know his name
[Verse]
Am Dm
But cruel Belladonna
E7 Am
Turns to face the waiting sunrise
G E7
With its promise of excitement
Am Dm G
Thinking little of the game
[Chorus 1]
Am Bm
Shine your lantern brightly
C Bm
Do not heed the darkness lightly
Am Bm
We must always talk politely
C E7
In the presence of the night
[Chorus 2]
Am
Deadly nightshade
Dm
Hear me calling
Am Dm
Shadows of the evening
Am
Falling down
[Instrumental]
Am Dm Am Dm G
Am Dm Am Dm G
[Verse]
Am
The quiet prophet
Dm E7 Am
Gathers up his papers for the fire
G E7
He alone will read the message
Am Dm G
In the words that he has burned
[Verse]
Am Dm
Belladonna tries the door
E7 Am
To find the room is empty
G E7
And she coldly rakes the ashes
Am Dm G
For the love that she has spurned
[Chorus 1]
Am Bm
Shine your lantern brightly
C Bm
Do not heed the darkness lightly
Am Bm
We must always talk politely
C E7
In the presence of the night
[Chorus 2]
Am
Deadly nightshade
Dm
Hear me calling
Am Dm
Shadows of the evening
Am
Falling down
[Instrumental]
Am Dm Am Dm G x2
[Chorus 2]
Am
Deadly nightshade
Dm
Hear me calling
Am Dm
Shadows of the evening
Am
Falling down
[Outro]
Am Dm Am Dm G
Am Dm Am Dm G Am