Dear Darlin'

by Olly Murs
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Lyrics

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' — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dear Darlin'" by Olly Murs: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 126 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Dear Darlin'”

What key is "Dear Darlin'" by Olly Murs played in?
Dear Darlin' is arranged in the key of A 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 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dear Darlin'" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 chords are used in "Dear Darlin'"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Dear Darlin'" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dear Darlin'" by Olly Murs. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Dear Darlin'" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Dear Darlin'" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.