Dark Horse

by Katy Perry
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Lyrics

I (Am)knew you were,

this you were gon na come to me.

And here you are, but you bet ter choose care ful ly, ’cause I, to earth,

I’m ca pa ble of an y thing,

of an y thing

and ev ’ry thing.

(Am)Make me your (E)Aph ro (Dm)di (E)te.

(Am)Make me your (E)one and (Dm)on (E)ly.

But (Am)don’t be sure,

be make me your en e my,

your en e my,

your en e my.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

there’s no go ing back.

(Am)Mark my words,

this love will make you lev i tate And like a bird, but you like a bird 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 (Am)palm of your (E)hand now, (Dm)ba (E)by.

(Am)yes or a (E)no, no (Dm)may (E)be.

So (Am)just be sure,

be fore give it all to me,

your all to me,

give all to me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

there’s no go ing back.

So, you want to

Dark Horse — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Dark Horse" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Dark Horse”

Why does "Dark Horse" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dark Horse".
What key is "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry played in?
Dark Horse is arranged in the key of A 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dark Horse" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?
Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Dark Horse"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dark Horse".
Can I see all the notes in "Dark Horse"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 120 BPM.