If (Em)you lov are er the in deal the er, sto ry but I’m the out sto of the ry’s game, still the same,
there’s if a you lul are la the by heal for er, suff it ’ring means and a (G)I’m pa ra bro dox ken to and blame.
(Am)lame.
If But it’s (Em)thine writ is ten in the the glo scrip ry tures then and it’s not mine some must i be dle the shame.
claim.
You want it dark er,
(Am)we kill the flame.
(Em)Mag lin ni ing fied, up the sanc pris ti ’ners fied, and the guards be thy are ho tak ly ing name, aim,
I vi strug li gled fied, with cru some de ci mons, fied, they were (G)in mid the dle hu class man and frame.
tame.
I di dn’t A know (Em)mil lion I can had dles per burn mis ing sion for the to help mur der that and ne to ver came, maim,
you want it dark er.
Hi (D)ne ni, hi ne ni,
I’m rea dy, my Lord.
There’s a (Em)you lov are er the in deal the er, sto ry but I’m the out sto of the ry’s game, still the same,
there’s if a you lul are la the by heal for er, suff it ’ring means and a (G)I’m pa ra bro dox ken to and blame.
(Am)lame.
If But it’s (Em)thine writ is ten in the the glo scrip ry tures then and it’s not mine some must i be dle the shame.
claim.
You want it dark er,
(Am)we kill the flame.
(Am)They’re (Em)Mag lin ni ing fied, up the sanc pris ti ’ners fied, and the guards be thy are ho tak ly ing name, aim,
I vi strug li gled fied, with cru some de ci mons, fied, they were (G)in mid the dle hu class man and frame.
tame.
I di dn’t A know (Em)mil lion I can had dles per burn mis ing sion for the to help mur der that and ne to ver came, maim,
you want it dark er.
Hi (D)ne ni, hi ne ni,
I’m rea dy, my Lord.
There’s a
(Em)Mag ni fied, sanc ti fied, be thy ho ly name,
vi li fied, cru ci fied, (G)in the hu man (Am)frame.
A (Em)mil lion can dles burn ing for the love that nev er came,
you want it dark er,
(Am)we killed the flame.
If
Hi (D)ne ni, hi ne ni.
Hi (D)ne ni, hi ne ni.
I’m rea dy, my (Em)Lord.
Hi (Em)ne
ni,
(hi) (Em)ne
ni,
hi ne
(Em7)ni.
(Em)Lord.
Hi (Em)ne
ni,
(hi) (Em)ne
ni,
hi ne
(Em7)ni.
You Want It Darker — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "You Want It Darker" by Leonard Cohen 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, 60 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “You Want It Darker”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "You Want It Darker" by Leonard Cohen in?
- The backing track is in E at 60 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 "You Want It Darker" 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 "You Want It Darker"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You Want It Darker", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "You Want It Darker" 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 "You Want It Darker"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "You Want It Darker"?
- "You Want It Darker" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Leonard Cohen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Leonard Cohen: "Almost Like The Blues", "Anthem", "Bird On A Wire". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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