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La zy yel low moon ver com ing up to night, in’, the shin ing through the trees.
(G5)Crick ets are sing ing and the light to be bugs are to float ing on the breeze.
Ba by, get (D5)read y.
A cross the field, where the creek turns back er by the old stump road,
We’ll (G5)I’m gon na take you to a spe cial place that the no bod y knows.
Ba by, get (D5)read y,
(A5)ooh.
(D)You and me go ing fish in’ in the dark, ly in’ on our backs and count in’ the stars where the (G)cool grass grows.
Down by the riv er in the full moon light, we’ll be fall in’ in love in the mid dle of the night, just (G)mov in’ slow.
We’ll (Em)stay the whole night (A)through,
(Em)feels so good to (A)be (Asus)with (D5)you.
Spring is al most moon ver and the sum mer’s com in’, the days are get tin’ long.
(G5)Wait ed all win ter for the time to be right just to take you on a long.
Ba by, get (D5)read y.
A It don’t mat if we sit for ev er and the fish don’t bite.
We’ll (G5)jump in the riv er and a cool our selves that the heat of the night.
Ba by, get (D5)read y,
(A5)ooh.
(D)You and me go ing fish in’ in the dark, ly in’ on our backs and count in’ the stars where the (G)cool grass grows.
Down by the riv er in the full moon light, we’ll be fall in’ in love in the mid dle of the night, just (G)mov in’ slow.
We’ll (Em)stay the whole night (A)through,
(Em)feels so good to (A)be (Asus)with (D5)you.
(A)be (Asus)with (D5)you.
Fishin' In The Dark — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Fishin' In The Dark" by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: 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 D, 130 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Fishin' In The Dark”
- What key is "Fishin' In The Dark" by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played in?
- Fishin' In The Dark is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fishin' In The Dark"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fishin' In The Dark" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Fishin' In The Dark"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fishin' In The Dark"?
- "Fishin' In The Dark" was originally performed by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Fishin' In The Dark"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, D, Dpow, Em, G, Gpow.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Fishin' In The Dark" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Fishin' In The Dark" by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. 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 "Fishin' In The Dark" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Fishin' In The Dark" 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.