Hello! Below you'll find my "Demons" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Imagine Dragons is super epic and satisfying to play. There are not a ton of chords so it's quick to learn.
Enjoy!
Demons Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Demons:
Demons Chords & Lyrics
[Verse]
Eb Bb
When the days are cold and the cards all fold
Cm Ab
And the saints we see are all made of gold
Eb Bb
When your dreams all fail and the ones we hail
Cm Ab
Are the worst of all and the blood's run stale
Eb Bb
When the days are cold and the cards all fold
Cm Ab
And the saints we see are all made of gold
Eb Bb
When your dreams all fail and the ones we hail
Cm Ab
Are the worst of all and the blood's run stale
[Pre Chorus]
Eb Bb Cm
I want to hide the truth I want to shelter you
Ab Eb
But with the beast inside there's nowhere we can hide
Bb Cm
No matter what we breed we still are made of greed
Ab
This is my kingdom come, this is my kingdom come
[Chorus]
Eb Bb Cm
When you feel my heat, look into my eyes
Ab Eb
It's where my demons hide, it's where my demons hide
Bb Cm
Don't get too close, it's dark inside
Ab
It's where my demons hide, it's where my demons hide
[Verse]
Eb Bb
When the curtain's call is the last of all
Cm Ab
When the lights fade out all the sinners crawl
Eb Bb
So they dug your grave and the masquerade
Cm Ab
Will come calling out at the mess you made
[Pre Chorus]
Eb Bb Cm
Don't want to let you down, but I am hell bound
Ab Eb
Though this is all for you, don't want to hide the truth
Bb Cm
No matter what we breed we still are made of greed
Ab
This is my kingdom come, this is my kingdom come
Eb Bb Cm
Don't want to let you down, but I am hell bound
Ab Eb
Though this is all for you, don't want to hide the truth
Bb Cm
No matter what we breed we still are made of greed
Ab
This is my kingdom come, this is my kingdom come
[Chorus]
Eb Bb Cm
When you feel my heat, look into my eyes
Ab Eb
It's where my demons hide, it's where my demons hide
Bb Cm
Don't get too close, it's dark inside
Ab
It's where my demons hide, it's where my demons hide
[Bridge]
Eb Bb Cm
They say it's what you make I say it's up to fate
Ab Eb
It's woven in my soul I need to let you go
Bb Cm
Your eyes they shine so bright I want to save that light
Ab (Eb)
I can't escape this now, unless you show me how
[Chorus]
Eb Bb Cm
When you feel my heat, look into my eyes
Ab Eb
It's where my demons hide, it's where my demons hide
Bb Cm
Don't get too close, it's dark inside
Ab
It's where my demons hide, it's where my demons hide
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Demons Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Demons" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Demons" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
