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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Fishin' In The Dark" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Fishin' In The Dark"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Fishin' In The Dark". Key of D, 130 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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