Darkness Keeps Chasing Me

by Grace VanderWaal
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Lyrics

O pen ing my eyes,

seems like it gets hard er some (D)times.

Look at the sky light.

Would you be (C)mad at me if I tried run ning a (D)way to it in the night?

I tried to (Em)fight,

but I’m not (C)strong e nough.

I just want you (D)here, but I al so want to be a lone.

I don’t (Em)know

what I want an y (D)more.

(D)Ev ’ry now and (Cmaj7)then,

the dark ness (G)tries to chase (D)me,

and my legs

are get ting (G)tired of run (D)ning.

Ooh,

please don’t,

please don’t let it get to me.

Oh,

I don’t

wan na give up that eas i ly,

but the dark ness keeps chas ing (G)me,

(G)me.

Hid ing plac es re mind me (C)of

you and I.

I wan na (Em)call you, but if I (C)hear your voice, I just might (D)cry.

And I don’t e ven (Em)know

what this song’s a bout (D)an y more.

And (D)I don’t (Em)know

what I want an y (D)more.

Ev ’ry now and dark ness keeps chas ing.

(Em)Riv er streams down my cheeks.

I look to my (C)right, see you blow ing smoke in your (D)ripped jeans.

Don’t (Em)tell me you fell in; the dark ness is (C)al read y seep ing through.

Oh, (D)can’t you see?

I will be (Em)dif f’rent,

but I’m not (C)sure if I can do it all a (D)lone.

God, I want to be (Em)dif f’rent,

but I’m not (C)sure if I can do it on my (Dsus)own.

’Cause ev ’ry now and (C)then,

dark ness tries

to chase (D)me,

and my legs

are get ting (G)tired of run ning.

Oh, no, no, no, please (Cmaj7)don’t,

please don’t let it get to (D)me.

Oh,

I don’t

wan na give up that eas i ly,

but the (Dsus)dark ness keeps chas ing (G)me,

(G)me,

(G)me,

(G)me.

Darkness Keeps Chasing Me — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Darkness Keeps Chasing Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 98 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Darkness Keeps Chasing Me”

Where are the chord symbols for "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me" is in G.
What key is "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me" by Grace VanderWaal played in?
Darkness Keeps Chasing Me is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me"?
The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me" 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 "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me"?
"Darkness Keeps Chasing Me" was originally performed by Grace VanderWaal. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Grace VanderWaal can I play here?
Try "CLEARLY", "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "A Better Life". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me" is in the key of G at 98 BPM.
What chords are in "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.