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Well, (G)sing,
sing at the top of your (C)voice.
And (Em)love
with out (D)fear in your heart.
(G)Feel,
feel like you still have a (C)choice.
If we (Em)all light up we can scare a way the dark.
We wish our (G)week days a way, spend our week ends in bed.
We (C)drink our selves stu pid and work our selves dead.
And all (Em)just be cause that’s what (D)mum and dad said we should do.
But we should (G)run through the fo rests we should swim in the streams.
We should laugh we should cry we should love we should dream.
We should stare at the stars and (D)not just at screens.
You should hear what I’m say ing and know what it means to sing.
Sing at the top of your (C)voice.
And (Em)love
with out (D)fear in your heart.
(G)Feel,
feel like you still have a (C)choice.
If we (Em)all light up we can scare a way the dark.
Well, we (G)wish (CN.C.)we were hap pi er, thin ner and fit ter.
We (C)wish (CN.C.)we weren’t los ers and li ars and quit ters.
We want (CN.C.)some thing more not just (CN.C.)nast y and bit ter.
We want some thing real not just (D)hash tags and Twit ter.
It’s the (G)mean ing of life and it’s streamed live on You tube, but I bet ‘Gang nam Style’ would still get more views.
And we’re scared of drown ing and (D)fly ing and shoot ers but we’re (C)all slow ly dy ing in front of (D)fuck ing com pu ters.
So sing,
sing at the top of your voice.
Oh, and (Em)love with out (D)fear in your heart.
Can you (G)feel,
feel like you still have a (C)choice.
If we (Em)all light up we can scare a way the dark.
And (G)oh,
oh.
Oh,
oh, oh, (G)no.
(G)oh,
oh.
Oh,
oh, oh, (G)no.
(G)Oh,
oh.
Oh,
oh, oh, (G)no.
Well, (G)sing,
sing at the top of your (C)voice.
And (Em)love
with out (D)fear in your heart.
Feel,
feel like you still have a (C)choice.
If we (Em7)all light up we can scare a way the dark.
Scare Away The Dark — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Scare Away The Dark" by Passenger: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 105 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Scare Away The Dark”
- Can I sing "Scare Away The Dark" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Scare Away The Dark" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Scare Away The Dark" by Passenger in?
- The backing track is in G at 105 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Scare Away The Dark" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Scare Away The Dark"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Scare Away The Dark", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Scare Away The Dark" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Scare Away The Dark"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Scare Away The Dark"?
- "Scare Away The Dark" was originally performed by Passenger. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Passenger are available?
- Other accompaniments by Passenger: "27", "All The Little Lights", "Beautiful Birds". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Scare Away The Dark" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Scare Away The Dark" by Passenger. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Scare Away The Dark" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Scare Away The Dark" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.