Dear Darlin'

by Olly Murs
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Lyrics

Dear darl in’,

please ex cuse my wri ting;

I can’t stop my hands from shak ing,

’cause I’m cold and a lone to night.

I miss you,

and noth ing hurts like no you,

and no one un der stands what we went through;

it was short, it was sweet, we tried.

We tried.

Dear Darlin' — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Dear Darlin'" 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 C, 108 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 “Dear Darlin'”

Can I play "Dear Darlin'" 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 "Dear Darlin'" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Dear Darlin'" by Olly Murs played in?
Dear Darlin' is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dear Darlin'"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dear Darlin'" 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 "Dear Darlin'"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dear Darlin'"?
"Dear Darlin'" was originally performed by Olly Murs. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Olly Murs can I play here?
Try "Dance With Me Tonight", "Army Of Two", "Busy". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Dear Darlin'"?
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. "Dear Darlin'" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Dear Darlin'"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Dear Darlin'" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.