Other arrangements of You Want It Darker
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If (Em)you are the deal er,
I’m out of the game,
if you are the heal er, it means
(G)I’m bro ken and (Am)lame.
If (Em)thine is the glo ry then
mine must be the shame.
You want it dark er,
(Am)we kill the flame.
(Em)Mag ni fied, sanc ti fied, be thy ho ly name,
vi li fied, cru ci fied, (G)in the hu man frame.
A (Em)mil lion can dles burn ing for the help that ne ver came,
you want it dark er.
Hi (D)ne ni, hi ne ni,
I’m rea dy, my Lord.
There’s a lov er in the sto ry but the sto ry’s still the same,
there’s a lul la by for suff ’ring and a pa ra dox to blame.
But it’s writ ten in the scrip tures and it’s not some i dle claim.
(Am)They’re lin ing up the pris ’ners and the guards are tak ing aim,
I strug gled with some de mons, they were mid dle class and tame.
I di dn’t know I had per mis sion to mur der and to maim,
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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "You Want It Darker" by Leonard Cohen 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 60 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 “You Want It Darker”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "You Want It Darker" 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 "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.
- 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 "You Want It Darker" 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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