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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Dark Side" by Kelly Clarkson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Dark Side" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Dark Side" with hands-separate practice in D at 110 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Dark Side"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Dark Side" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Dark Side"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Dark Side" is in the key of D at 110 BPM.