Dark Horse

by Katy Perry

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I (Am)knew you were,

this you were gon na come to me.

And here you are, but you bet ter choose care ful ly, ’cause I, to earth,

I’m ca pa ble of an y thing,

of an y thing

and ev ’ry thing.

(Am)Make me your (E)Aph ro (Dm)di (E)te.

(Am)Make me your (E)one and (Dm)on (E)ly.

But (Am)don’t be sure,

be make me your en e my,

your en e my,

your en e my.

So, you want to (C)play with mag ic,

boy, you should (G)know what you’re fall ing for.

Ba by, do you (C)dare to do this?

’Cause I’m com ing (G)at cha like a dark horse.

Are you (C)read y for, read y for

a (G)per fect storm, per fect storm?

’Cause (C)once you’re mine, once you’re mine

there’s no go ing back.

(Am)Mark my words,

this love will make you lev i tate And like a bird, but you like a bird out a cage.

But down to earth,

I’m if you choose to walk a way,

don’t walk a way.

and ev It’s in (Am)palm of your (E)hand now, (Dm)ba (E)by.

(Am)yes or a (E)no, no (Dm)may (E)be.

So (Am)just be sure,

be fore give it all to me,

your all to me,

give all to me.

So, you want to (C)play with mag ic,

boy, you should (G)know what you’re fall ing for.

Ba by, do you (C)dare to do this?

’Cause I’m com ing (G)at cha like a dark horse.

Are you (C)read y for, read y for

a (G)per fect storm, per fect storm?

’Cause (C)once you’re mine, once you’re mine

there’s no go ing back.

So, you want to

Dark Horse by Katy Perry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dark Horse by Katy Perry in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Dark Horse" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Dark Horse"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.