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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Dark Side" 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 D, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Dark Side”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Dark Side"?
- 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 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.
- 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 Side". Key of D, 110 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.


