What key is "Dark Side" in?

"Dark Side" by Kelly Clarkson is in the key of D with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Dark Side" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Dark Side" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Dark Side"?

This arrangement of "Dark Side" uses 7 chords: Bm, D, Em, G, Gm, Gm6, Gpow.

How long does it take to learn "Dark Side" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?

Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Oh,

oh, oh, oh, oh.

There’s a place

that I know.

It’s not pret ty there and few have ev er gone.

If I show it (Bm)to you now

will it make you (Gm)run a way?

Or will you stay mond

ev en if it (Gm6)hurts?

Ev en if I (D)try to push you out will you re turn

and re mind me who I (Bm)real ly am?

Please re mind me who I (Gm)real ly am.

(Bm)Ev ’ry bod y’s got a dark side.

Do you love me?

Can you love mine?

(Bm)No bod y’s a pic ture per fect, but we’re worth it.

You know that we’re worth it.

Will you love me

e ven with my (Gm)dark side?

Like a dia mond

from black if dust, (Gm6)hurts?

it’s hard to know (D)try what can be come if you give up.

So don’t mind give who up (Bm)real on me.

Please re mind me who I (Gm)real ly am.

(Bm)Ev ’ry bod y’s got a dark side.

Do you love me?

Can you love mine?

(Bm)No bod y’s a pic ture per fect, but we’re worth it.

You know that we’re worth it.

Will you love me

e ven with my (Gm)dark side?

Like a dia (Gm)dark side?

Don’t run a way.

Just tell me that you will stay.

Pro mise me you will stay.

Yeah, yeah.

Don’t run a way.

Just pro mise me you will stay.

Pro mise me you will stay.

Yeah, yeah.

Will you love me,

ooh?

(Gm)dark side?

Don’t run a way.

Pro mise you’ll (Gm)stay.

Dark Side by Kelly Clarkson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Dark Side”

What key is "Dark Side" in?: "Dark Side" by Kelly Clarkson is in the key of D with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Dark Side" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Dark Side" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Dark Side"?: This arrangement of "Dark Side" uses 7 chords: Bm, D, Em, G, Gm, Gm6, Gpow.
How long does it take to learn "Dark Side" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?: Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.