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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"In The Dark" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 120 BPM.
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About “In The Dark”
- Where are the chord symbols for "In The Dark" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "In The Dark" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "In The Dark" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "In The Dark" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "In The Dark"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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