(E)Sit ting here wide a wake,
think in’ a bout when I last saw you.
I (G#m)know you’re not far a way.
Close my eyes and I still see you, (A)ly ing here next to me,
wear ing noth ing but a (F#7sus4)smile.
(E)Got ta leave right a way, hide, but count ing cracks a long the pave ment, to (G#m)see you face to face.
mine.
Think in’ a bout the con ver sa tion.
I (A)know I’m not one to chase.
I’ve nev er want ed noth in’ (F#7sus4)more,
but as I walk up to your (Amaj9)door...
I’m (E)stand ing in the dark, she’s danc ing on the ta ble.
(E)Look ing through the glass, she’s some one els e’s an gel.
It (C#m7)may sound stu pid that I (B)want ed you back, but I (A)want ed you back girl.
Now I’m stand ing in the (E)dark, dark.
Oh, dark, dark.
(E)All I wan na do is hide, but I can’t stop my self from star ing.
to (G#m)Wish ing his hands were mine.
I can’t stop my self from car ing and I (A)as he turns down the lights
I’ve nev I’m feel ing pa ra (F#7sus4)lysed.
And as he looks in to her (Amaj9)eyes...
I’m (E)stand ing in the dark, she’s danc ing on the ta ble.
(E)Look ing through the glass, she’s some one els e’s an gel.
It (C#m7)may sound stu pid that I (B)want ed you back, but I (A)want ed you back girl.
Now I’m stand ing in the (E)dark, dark.
Oh, dark, dark.
(E)dark, dark.
Oh, (E)dark, dark.
Oh, dark, dark.
Oh, (Asus2)oh.
Oh,
no.
I’m stand ing in the (E)dark.
I’m stand ing in the (E)dark.
I’m (E)dark, dark.
Oh, dark, dark.
Oh, (E)dark, dark.
She’s some one els e’s an gel.
She’s some one els e’s an gel.
Standing In The Dark — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Standing In The Dark" by LAWSON in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key E, 94 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Standing In The Dark”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Standing In The Dark" by LAWSON in?
- The backing track is in E at 94 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 "Standing In 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 "Standing In The Dark"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Standing In 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 "Standing In 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 "Standing In 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 "Standing In The Dark"?
- "Standing In The Dark" was originally performed by LAWSON. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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