What key is the piano accompaniment for "Scared Of The Dark" by Steps in?

The backing track is in Ab at 122 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 "Scared Of 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 "Scared Of The Dark"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Scared Of 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 "Scared Of 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 "Scared Of 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 "Scared Of The Dark"?

"Scared Of The Dark" was originally performed by Steps. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Steps are available?

Other accompaniments by Steps: "Better Best Forgotten". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

What you can’t see can’t (Gm)hurt you, they say, but I’ve been blind too (F)ma ny (C)times be fore.

Nev er see it (Gm)com ing your way, sha dows and se crets (A)hide.

Give me I’m the the bright kind lights who’s (Gm)al of ways the dance fall floor ing to shine in in to side trou ble this and (F)in bro to ken (C)heart pa of ra mine.

dise.

The way I you don’t move, love I’m by for (Gm)get half, ting I’m all all the in.

I ghosts wan in na my be mind.

yours, Just just (Bb)say you’re (G)mine (A)and (D)stay by my (Abm)side.

(C)Don’t (Dm)say (C)you’re (F)leav

(C)ing, (Bb)don’t turn (C)out (Bb)the (Eb)lights,

I’ll scream, I’ll scream, I’ll scream.

Don’t let the dark ness come and hold me,

I need some one ’cause I can’t be lone (Am)ly to (Gm)night.

Come on, ba by, come and take me in your (F)arms,

I’ll (A)nev er be (A)scared of the dark.

And when the shad ows creep up on me,

If I shi ver, keep your bo dy (Am)close to (Gm)mine.

Come on, ba by, come and take me in your (F)arms,

I’ll (A)nev er be (A)scared of the dark.

Give me I’m the the bright kind lights who’s (Gm)al of ways the dance fall floor ing to shine in in to side trou ble this and (F)in bro to ken (C)heart pa of ra mine.

dise.

The way I you don’t move, love I’m by for (Gm)get half, ting I’m all all the in.

I ghosts wan in na my be mind.

yours, Just just (Bb)say you’re (G)mine (A)and (D)stay by my (Abm)side.

(C)Don’t (Dm)say (C)you’re (F)leav

(C)ing, (Bb)don’t turn (C)out (Bb)the (Eb)lights,

I’ll scream, I’ll scream, I’ll scream.

Don’t let the dark ness come and hold me,

I need some one ’cause I can’t be lone (Am)ly to (Gm)night.

Come on, ba by, come and take me in your (F)arms,

I’ll (A)nev er be (A)scared of the dark.

And when the shad ows creep up on me,

If I shi ver, keep your bo dy (Am)close to (Gm)mine.

Come on, ba by, come and take me in your (F)arms,

I’ll (A)nev er be (A)scared of the dark.

Nev er be scared (C)of the (Bb)dark,

nev er be scared (Am)of the (Gm)dark.

Come on, ba by, come and take me in your (F)arms,

I’ll (A)nev er be (A)scared of the dark.

In your arms,

(C)in your (Bb)arms,

in your arms,

(Am)in your (Gm)arms,

in your arms,

in your (F)arms, in your arms, I’ll nev er be scared of the dark.

Don’t let the dark ness come and hold me,

I need some one ’cause I can’t be lone (Bm)ly to (Am)night.

Come on, ba by, come and take me in your (G)arms,

I’ll (B)nev er be (B)scared of the dark.

And when the sha dows creep up on me,

if I shi ver, keep your bo dy (Bm)close to (Am)mine.

Come on, ba by, come and take me in your (G)arms,

I’ll (B)nev er be (B)scared of the (Em)dark.

Scared Of The Dark — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Scared Of The Dark" by Steps. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Ab, 122 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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.

Try other practice modes:

Fall Down Lead Sheet

About “Scared Of The Dark”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Scared Of The Dark" by Steps in?: The backing track is in Ab at 122 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 "Scared Of 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 "Scared Of The Dark"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Scared Of 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 "Scared Of 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 "Scared Of 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 "Scared Of The Dark"?: "Scared Of The Dark" was originally performed by Steps. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Steps are available?: Other accompaniments by Steps: "Better Best Forgotten". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.