Fishin' In The Dark

by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

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La zy yel low moon ver com ing up to night, in’, the shin ing through the trees.

(G5)Crick ets are sing ing and the light to be bugs are to float ing on the breeze.

Ba by, get (D5)read y.

A cross the field, where the creek turns back er by the old stump road,

We’ll (G5)I’m gon na take you to a spe cial place that the no bod y knows.

Ba by, get (D5)read y,

(A5)ooh.

(D)You and me go ing fish in’ in the dark, ly in’ on our backs and count in’ the stars where the (G)cool grass grows.

Down by the riv er in the full moon light, we’ll be fall in’ in love in the mid dle of the night, just (G)mov in’ slow.

We’ll (Em)stay the whole night (A)through,

(Em)feels so good to (A)be (Asus)with (D5)you.

Spring is al most moon ver and the sum mer’s com in’, the days are get tin’ long.

(G5)Wait ed all win ter for the time to be right just to take you on a long.

Ba by, get (D5)read y.

A It don’t mat if we sit for ev er and the fish don’t bite.

We’ll (G5)jump in the riv er and a cool our selves that the heat of the night.

Ba by, get (D5)read y,

(A5)ooh.

(D)You and me go ing fish in’ in the dark, ly in’ on our backs and count in’ the stars where the (G)cool grass grows.

Down by the riv er in the full moon light, we’ll be fall in’ in love in the mid dle of the night, just (G)mov in’ slow.

We’ll (Em)stay the whole night (A)through,

(Em)feels so good to (A)be (Asus)with (D5)you.

(A)be (Asus)with (D5)you.

Fishin' In The Dark by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fishin' In The Dark by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 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 D at 130 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Fishin' In The Dark" 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 "Fishin' In The Dark"?
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.
How many chords does "Fishin' In The Dark" use?
Just 8 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, D, Dpow, Em, G, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.