[instrumental intro] [Verse 1] In-the-shadows,-something-stirs,- A-creature-smiling,-as-it-blurs.- With-wide-eyes-and-a-twisted-grin,- Inviting-you,-to-come-within. [Chorus] Welcome-to-the-dark,-my-friend,- Where-nightmares-never-end.- You'll-never-leave,-once-it-starts.- never-leave,-once-it-starts.- [Instrumental] [Break] [Carnival startup] [Fade] [Carnival Startup] [Instrumental] [Instrumental - Tuba solo] [Hook] Hands outstretched, it's reaching out, Whispering secrets, there's no doubt. [Verse 2] Its laughter echoes through the night, A haunting sound, a chilling sight. With wings of blue and skin so pale, Telling tales of ghostly wail. [Instrumental] [Chorus] Welcome-to-the-dark,-my-friend,- Where-nightmares-never-end.- You'll-never-leave,-once-it-starts.- never-leave,-once-it-starts.- [Post-Chorus] In-the-shadows,-you-can't-hide,- (you-can't-hide,-) From-the-creature-by-your-side.- (BY YOUR SIDE)~ [Pace down] [Outro] So-heed-this-warning,-and-stay-away,- From-the-creature-in-the-shadows,-where-it-lay.- For-once-you-enter,-there's-no-return,- In-the-dark,-your-soul-will-burn.- [Reduce Volume] [Whisper - Quiet] Welcome-to-the-dark,-my-friend,- Where-nightmares-never-end.- You'll-never-leave,-once-it-starts.- never-leave,-once-it-starts.- [Fade out] [End]
