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Love of mine,
some day (Dm)you will die,
but I’ll be (Bb)close be hind.
I’ll fol low you
in to the dark.
No (F)blind ing light
or tun nels to (Dm)gates of white,
just our hands (Bb)clasped so tight,
wait ing for
the hint of a (C)spark.
If (Dm)heav en and hell de cide
that they both are sat is fied,
il (Dm)lu mi nate the “no’s”
on their va
can cy signs;
if (Dm)there’s no one be side you
when your (A)soul
em barks,
then (Bb)I’ll fol low you in to the dark.
In Cath ’lic school,
as vi cious as (Dm)Ro man rule,
I got my (Bb)knuck les bruised
by a la
dy in black.
I (F)held my tongue
as she (Dm)told me, “Son,
fear is the (Bb)heart of love.”
So I nev
er went back.
If
(F)You and me
have seen ev ’ry (Dm)thing to see,
from Bang kok to (Bb)Cal ga ry,
and the soles
of your shoes
are (F)all worn down.
The time for (Dm)sleep is now,
but it’s noth ing to (Bb)cry a bout,
’cause we’ll hold
each oth er soon
in the black
est of rooms.
If (Dm)heav en and hell de cide
that they both are sat is fied,
il (Bb)lu mi nate the “no’s”
on their va
can cy signs;
if (Dm)there’s no one be side you
when your (A)soul
em barks,
then (Bb)I’ll fol low you in to the dark.
Then (Bb)I’ll fol low you in to the dark.
I Will Follow You Into The Dark — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Will Follow You Into 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 Bb, 80 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 “I Will Follow You Into The Dark”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Will Follow You Into 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 "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" by Death Cab For Cutie played in?
- I Will Follow You Into The Dark is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Will Follow You Into The Dark"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Will Follow You Into 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 "I Will Follow You Into The Dark"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Will Follow You Into The Dark"?
- "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" was originally performed by Death Cab For Cutie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Will Follow You Into The Dark"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bb, Bbm, C, Dm, F.
- What other songs by Death Cab For Cutie can I play here?
- Try "SOUL MEETS BODY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "I Will Follow You Into The Dark". Key of Bb, 80 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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