Other arrangements of Standing In The Dark
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(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,
count ing cracks a long the pave ment, to (G#m)see you face to face.
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 but I can’t stop my self from star ing.
(G#m)Wish ing his hands were
I can’t stop my self from car ing and (A)as he turns down the lights
I’m feel ing pa ra (F#7sus4)lysed.
And he looks in 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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Standing In The Dark" by LAWSON: 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 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”
- Can I sing "Standing In The Dark" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Standing In 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 E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Standing In The Dark" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Standing In The Dark" by LAWSON. 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 "Standing In The Dark" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Standing In 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.
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