Dark Horse

by Katy Perry
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Lyrics

Let’s rage.

I (Bm)knew you were, this you were gon na come to me.

And here you are, but you bet ter choose with care ful ly.

’Cause I, to earth, I’m ca pa ble of an y thing, of an y thing and ev ’ry thing.

the Make me your Aph ro di te.

It’s a Make me your one and on ly.

But don’t be sure, be make you me your en e my, your en e my, give your en e my.

So, you want to (D)play with mag ic,

boy, you should (A)know what you’re fall ing for.

Ba by, do you (D)dare to do this?

’Cause I’m com ing (A)at cha like a dark horse.

Are you (D)read y for, read y for

a (A)per fect storm, per fect storm?

’Cause (D)once you’re mine, once you’re mine,

there’s no go ing back.

(Bm)Mark my words, this love will make you lev i tate And like a bird, but you like a bird with out a cage.

But down to earth, I’m if you choose to walk a way, don’t walk a way.

and ev It’s in the palm of your hand now, ba by.

It’s a yes or a no, no may be.

So just be sure, be fore you give it all to me, your all to me, give it all to me.

So, you want to (D)play with mag ic,

boy, you should (A)know what you’re fall ing for.

Ba by, do you (D)dare to do this?

’Cause I’m com ing (A)at cha like a dark horse.

Are you (D)read y for, read y for

a (A)per fect storm, per fect storm?

’Cause (D)once you’re mine, once you’re mine,

there’s no go ing back.

there’s no go ing back.

(Bm)Uh, she’s a beast, I call her Kar ma, she’ll eat your heart out like Jef frey Dah mer.

Be care ful, try not to lead her on.

Short y heart is on ster oids, ’cause her love is so strong.

You may fall in love when you meet her, if you get the chance, you bet ter keep her.

She’s sweet as pie, but if you break her heart, she’ll turn cold as a freez er.

That fair y tale end ing with a knight in shin ing ar mor, she can be my Sleep ing Beau ty.

I’m gon’ put her in a co ma.

(G)Now I think I love her, Short y so bad, (D)sprung and I don’t care.

She ride me (Bm)like a rol ler coast er, turned the (A)bed room in to a fair.

Her (G)love is like a drug, I was (D)try na hit it and quit it, but lil’ (Bm)ma ma so dope, I messed a (A)round and got ad dict ed.

So, you want to (D)play with mag ic,

boy, you should (A)know what you’re fall ing for.

Ba by, do you (D)dare to do this?

’Cause I’m com ing (A)at cha like a dark horse.

Are you (D)read y for, read y for

a (A)per fect storm, per fect storm?

’Cause (D)once you’re mine, once you’re mine,

there’s no go ing back.

Dark Horse — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry: 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 D, 132 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Dark Horse”

What key is "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry played in?
Dark Horse is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dark Horse"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dark Horse" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Dark Horse"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dark Horse"?
"Dark Horse" was originally performed by Katy Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dark Horse"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G, Gmaj7.
What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?
Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "FIREWORK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Dark Horse" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry. 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 "Dark Horse" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Dark Horse" 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.