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Fade Into You Chords by Mazzy Star

 

Verse:

E A

I want to hold the hand inside you

E A

I want to take the breath that’s true

E A I look to you and I see nothing E A

I look to you to see the truth

Chorus:

C#m B A

You live your life, you go in shadows

C#m B A

You’ll come apart and you’ll go blind

C#m B A

Some kind of night into your darkness C#m B A

Colors your eyes with what’s not there.

Verse:

E A

A faint light of hope that flickers

E A

You hang your head to cry and whimper

E A When the world is cold you feel no love

E A When the world is cold you’ve had enough

Chorus:

C#m B A

You live your life, you go in shadows

C#m B A

You’ll come apart and you’ll go blind

C#m B A

Some kind of night into your darkness C#m B A

Colors your eyes with what’s not there.

Bridge:

G#m C#m

Fade into you, strange you never knew

A B Fade into you, I think it’s strange you never knew

Verse:

E A

The stranger’s light comes on slowly

E A

A stranger’s heart without a home

E A

You put your hands into your head

E A

And then smiles cover your heart

Chorus:

C#m B A

You live your life, you go in shadows

C#m B A

You’ll come apart and you’ll go blind

C#m B A

Some kind of night into your darkness C#m B A

Colors your eyes with what’s not there.

Bridge:

G#m C#m

Fade into you, strange you never knew

A B

Fade into you, I think it’s strange you never knew

Outro:

E A E A

Fade into you, fade into you

Note: You can play these chords in standard tuning without a capo.

Chords Used:

E – 022100

A – x02220

C#m – x46654

B – x24442

G#m – 466444

C#m – x46654

A – x02220

B – x24442

Fade Into You Lyrics

Verse: I want to hold the hand inside you I want to take the breath that’s true I look to you and I see nothing I look to you to see the truth

Chorus: You live your life, you go in shadows You’ll come apart and you’ll go blind Some kind of night into your darkness Colors your eyes with what’s not there

Verse: A faint light of hope that flickers You hang your head to cry and whimper When the world is cold you feel no love When the world is cold you’ve had enough

Chorus: You live your life, you go in shadows You’ll come apart and you’ll go blind Some kind of night into your darkness Colors your eyes with what’s not there

Bridge: Fade into you, strange you never knew Fade into you, I think it’s strange you never knew

Verse: The stranger’s light comes on slowly A stranger’s heart without a home You put your hands into your head And then smiles cover your heart

Chorus: You live your life, you go in shadows You’ll come apart and you’ll go blind Some kind of night into your darkness Colors your eyes with what’s not there

Bridge: Fade into you, strange you never knew Fade into you, I think it’s strange you never knew

Outro: Fade into you, fade into you

Fade Into You Meaning

The meaning of “Fade Into You” by Mazzy Star is open to interpretation, as with many works of art. However, some listeners have interpreted the lyrics as conveying a sense of yearning and longing for connection and love, but also a sense of being lost and disconnected from the world. The lines “I want to hold the hand inside you / I want to take the breath that’s true” suggest a desire for intimacy and connection with someone, while the line “When the world is cold you feel no love” suggests a feeling of isolation and disconnection.

The chorus lyrics “You live your life, you go in shadows / You’ll come apart and you’ll go blind / Some kind of night into your darkness / Colors your eyes with what’s not there” have been interpreted as describing the feeling of being lost or disconnected from the world, and the sense of losing oneself in the darkness. The phrase “fade into you” has been interpreted as a desire to merge with another person, to be so close that you become one, and a feeling of being incomplete without that connection.

Overall, the lyrics of “Fade Into You” seem to express a desire for connection and intimacy, but also a sense of being lost and disconnected from the world. The music, which is dreamy and ethereal, adds to the sense of longing and yearning conveyed in the lyrics.

How do you play Fade Into You by Mazzy Star on guitar?

Here is a short video we found to show you how to play “fade into you”.  Enjoy!

Mazzy Star Bio

Mazzy Star is an American alternative rock band formed in Santa Monica, California in 1989. The band consists of vocalist Hope Sandoval and guitarist David Roback.

Their debut album, “She Hangs Brightly,” was released in 1990, and they gained critical acclaim and a cult following with their follow-up album, “So Tonight That I Might See,” which included their hit single “Fade Into You.”

Mazzy Star’s music is characterized by Sandoval’s haunting vocals and Roback’s atmospheric guitar work, creating a dreamy and ethereal sound that has been described as “psychedelic folk” and “dream pop.” The band has released several more albums, including “Among My Swan” in 1996 and “Seasons of Your Day” in 2013.

Mazzy Star’s music has been influential in the development of indie rock and has inspired many other artists. Despite periods of hiatus, the band remains beloved by fans around the world.

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