Love In The Dark

by Adele
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Lyrics

(Am)Take have your en (C)eyes some off of (Em)me so I can (F)leave,

I’m (Am)far n’t too a (C)shamed to do it (Em)with you watch ing (F)me.

But (Am)This is nev er (C)end ing, we have (Em)been ’ry here be (F)fore,

but (Am)I can’t stay this (C)time ’cause I don’t (Em)love you an y (F)more.

Please (Am)stay where you are,

don’t come an y clos er,

don’t (Am)try to change my mind,

I’m be ing (Em7)cruel ing to be kind.

I can’t (Fmaj7)love

(G7)you

in the dark,

it feels like we’re (Fmaj7)o

(G7)ceans

a part.

There is so much space bet ween us, may be we’re al read y de feat ed, yeah,

ev ’ry thing (Am)changed me.

(Am)Take have giv en (C)eyes some off of (Em)I can’t live with (F)out,

you (Am)far n’t un der (C)shamed to do it (Em)when you are in (F)doubt.

But (Am)I don’t want to (C)car ry on like (Em)been ’ry here be (F)fine,

the (Am)lon ger we ig (C)nore it all the (Em)more that we will (F)fight.

Please (Am)don’t fall a part,

I can’t face your break ing

I’m (Am)try ing to be brave,

I’m stop ask (Em7)cruel ing me to stay.

I can’t (Fmaj7)love

(G7)you

in the dark,

it feels like we’re (Fmaj7)o

(G7)ceans

a part.

There is so much space bet ween us, may be we’re al read y de feat ed, yeah,

ev ’ry thing (Am)changed me.

We’re not the (Fmaj7)on ly ones I don’t re (G7)gret a thing, ev er y (Em7)word I’ve said, you know I’ll (Am7)al ways mean.

It is the (Fmaj7)world to me that you are (G7)in my life but I want to live and not just sur vive.

That’s why I can’t

And (Fmaj7)I

don’t think you can (Am)save me.

Love In The Dark — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Love In The Dark" by Adele in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Love In The Dark”

Can I learn "Love In The Dark" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Love In The Dark" with hands-separate practice in C at 110 BPM.
What key is "Love In The Dark" by Adele played in?
Love In The Dark is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Love In The Dark"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Love In The Dark" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Love In The Dark"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Love In The Dark"?
"Love In The Dark" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Adele can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Love In The Dark"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Love In The Dark" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Love In The Dark"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Love In The Dark" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.