Dark Side

by Kelly Clarkson
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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.

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.

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.

Don’t run a way.

Don’t run a way.

Pro mise you’ll (Gm)stay.

Dark Side — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Dark Side" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 110 BPM.

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

About “Dark Side”

Can I play "Dark Side" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Dark Side" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Dark Side" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
Dark Side 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 Side"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dark Side" 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 Side"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dark Side"?
"Dark Side" was originally performed by Kelly Clarkson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dark Side"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bm, D, Em, G, Gm, Gm6, Gpow.
What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?
Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Dark Side"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Dark Side" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Dark Side"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Dark Side" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.