Promises In The Dark

by Pat Benatar

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Nev er a gain,

is n’t that what you said?

You’ve been through this be fore and you swore, this time, you’d think with your head.

No one

would ev er have you a (Dm)gain.

And if tak in’ was gon na get done, you’d de cide where and (C)when.

Just when you (Dm)think (C)you (Bb)got it down.

Your heart se cure

ly tied and bound.

They whis per

(Gm)prom

is es

(Am)in

(Am7)the

(Dm)dark.

(F)Armed and read y, you fought love bat tles in the (Bb)night.

But too man y op po nents made you wea ry of the (Bb)fight.

Blind ed by pas sion, you fool ish ly let some one (Dm)in.

All the (Bb)warn ings went off in your head, still you had to give (C)in.

Just when you (Dm)think (C)you (Bb)got it down.

Re sist ance (F)no where to be found.

They whis per

(Gm)prom

is es

(Am)in

the

(Dm)dark.

(F)But prom is es,

you know what they’re (G)for.

It sounds so (F)con vinc ing,

But you heard it be (G)fore.

’Cause (Bb)talk is cheap

and you got ta be (Dm)sure.

And so you put up your guard,

and you try to be hard but your (Bb)heart says (C)try a (Dm)gain.

You (F)des p’rate ly search for a way to con quer the (Bb)fear.

No (F)line of at tack has been planned to fight back the (Bb)tears.

Where brave and rest less dreams are both won and (Dm)lost.

On the (Bb)edge is where it seems it’s well worth the (C)cost.

Just when you (Dm)think (C)you (Bb)got it down.

Your heart in (F)piec es on the ground.

They whis per

(Gm)prom

is es

(Am)in

(Am7)the

(Dm)dark.

Promises In The Dark by Pat Benatar — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Promises In The Dark by Pat Benatar 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 Bb at 120 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 "Promises 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 "Promises 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 "Promises In The Dark" use?
Just 8 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, C, Dm, F, G, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Pat Benatar songs work for kids?
Try "WE BELONG", "HELL IS FOR CHILDREN", "YOU BETTER RUN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.