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