Other arrangements of In The Dark
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "In The Dark" by Billy Squier: 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 E, 120 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 “In The Dark”
- What key is "In The Dark" by Billy Squier played in?
- In The Dark is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "In The Dark"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "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 "In The Dark"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "In The Dark"?
- "In The Dark" was originally performed by Billy Squier. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "In The Dark"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, D, Em, Epow, G, Gpow.
- What other songs by Billy Squier can I play here?
- Try "CHRISTMAS IS THE TIME TO SAY I LOVE YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "In The Dark" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "In The Dark" by Billy Squier. 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 "In The Dark" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "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.