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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Dark Horse" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Dark Horse”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Dark Horse"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Dark Horse". Key of A, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


