Life is n’t eas y from the sin gu lar side.
Down in the hole some e mo tions are hard (D)to hide.
It’s your de ci sion; it’s a chance that you take.
It’s on your head; it’s a hab it that’s hard (D)to break.
Do you (D)need a friend?
(G5)Would you (D)tell no lies?
(G5)Would you (D)take me in?
(G5)Are you (D)lone ly in (G5)the dark?
(D)In the dark,
(D)in the (Em)dark,
(D)in the dark.
You nev er lis ten to the voic es in side;
they fill your ears as you run to a place (D)to hide.
You’re nev er sure if the il lu sion is real.
You pinch your self but the mem ’ries are all (D)you feel.
Can you (D)break a way (G5)from your (D)al i bis?
(G5)Can you (D)make a play?
(G5)Will you (D)meet me in (G5)the dark?
(D)In the dark,
(D)in the (Em)dark,
(D)in the dark.
(D)in the dark,
(D)in the dark,
in the (Hah, hah, hah, hah.)
Don’t you need me?
Hey, hey.
Don’t you need me?
Oh, yeah.
Don’t you need me?
Hey, hey.
Don’t you need me?
Oh, yeah.
(D)in the (Em)dark,
(D)in the dark,
(D)in the dark,
in the (Hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hah,) hah, hah, hah, hah,)
In The Dark by Billy Squier
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “In The Dark”
- What key is "In The Dark" in?
- "In The Dark" by Billy Squier is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "In The Dark" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "In The Dark" 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 "In The Dark"?
- This arrangement of "In The Dark" uses 6 chords: C, D, Em, Epow, G, Gpow.
- How long does it take to learn "In The Dark" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Billy Squier can I play here?
- Try "CHRISTMAS IS THE TIME TO SAY I LOVE YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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