(D)This old house have come is fall ing down a round my ears;
(G)I’m drown ing in a (G)riv er of my (D)tears.
When all my will is gone,
you hold wheeled me way.
(G)I need you at the dim ming
of the day.
You (D)pulled me like the moon pulls on
the tide.
You (D)know just where you I keep my bet (A)ter side.
What days you come is on to keep us far a part,
(G)a brok en prom ise (G)or this brok en (D)heart?
Now all the bon ny birds,
you we steal me way.
(G)I need you at the dim ming
of the day.
You (D)Come the night, you’re on ly what
I want.
You (D)Come the night, you could be my con (A)fi dant.
What days
I see
Yes, I (G)need you
at the (D)dim ming of the day.
Dimming Of The Day by Richard Thompson
1 person has learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Dimming Of The Day”
- What key is "Dimming Of The Day" in?
- "Dimming Of The Day" by Richard Thompson is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Dimming Of The Day" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Dimming Of The Day" 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 "Dimming Of The Day"?
- This arrangement of "Dimming Of The Day" uses 6 chords: A, C, D, Dsus4, G, Gsus4.
- How long does it take to learn "Dimming Of The Day" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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