Dear darl in’,
please ex cuse my writ ing.
I can’t stop my hands from shak ing
’cause I’m cold and a lone to (Am)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 (Am)tried.
And if my (F)words break through the wall
and (G)meet you at your door, all I can say is, (F)“Girl, I mean them all.”
Dear darl in’,
please ex cuse my writ ing.
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 (F)tried.
We (C)tried.
Dear Darlin' by Olly Murs
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 126 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Dear Darlin'”
- What key is "Dear Darlin'" in?
- "Dear Darlin'" by Olly Murs is in the key of A with a tempo of 126 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Dear Darlin'" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Dear Darlin'" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Dear Darlin'"?
- This arrangement of "Dear Darlin'" uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Dear Darlin'" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Olly Murs can I play here?
- Try "Dance With Me Tonight", "Army Of Two", "Busy". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.