Learn "DIMMING OF THE DAY" by Richard Thompson on Piano

Master "DIMMING OF THE DAY" by Richard Thompson with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of G at 80 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 80 BPM.

Lyrics

(D)This old house have come is fall ing down a round in com my ears; (G)I’m drown ing in a (G)riv er of my (D)tears. When all (G)ing my for will is gone, you hold wheeled me (Dsus)a way. sway. (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 in com a part, (G)a brok en prom ise (G)or this brok en (D)heart? Now all (G)ing the for bon ny birds, you we steal me (Dsus)a way. sway. (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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
G
Tempo
80 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Dimming Of The Day" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.