Other arrangements of Darkness Keeps Chasing Me
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Darkness Keeps Chasing Me" 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 G, 98 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Darkness Keeps Chasing Me”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me". Key of G, 98 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.


