Scared Of The Dark

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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 the bright lights of the dance floor to shine in side this bro ken (C)heart of mine.

The way you move, I’m for (Gm)get ting all the ghosts in my mind.

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.

I’m the kind who’s (Gm)al ways fall ing

in to trou ble and (F)in to pa ra dise.

I don’t love by half, I’m all in.

I wan na be yours, 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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Scared Of The Dark" by Steps as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 122 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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.

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About “Scared Of The Dark”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Scared Of The Dark" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Scared Of The Dark" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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