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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Standing In The Dark" by LAWSON as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 94 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Standing In The Dark" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Standing In 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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