Meet Me In The Dark

by Melissa Etheridge
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Lyrics

(Am9)Keep your eyes ’ry down,

has (Fmaj7)keep your head low ered,

it (Dm7)keep to your self, dear, and (Am9)do not tell a soul.

They (Am9)You know it’s wrong, crets ev ’ry (Fmaj7)what they’ve been say in’

and and (Dm7)you knew all a long them, that (Am9)I would have to go

find a (F)place where (G)light

(G)shines on my re flec tion,

and a (G)place in where I

will buy can (Am)stand up on my (G)own,

not (F)down on my knees.

y.

Un til then,

please

meet me in the dark,

meet me in the shad ows

past the old grave (F)yard

down Ei sen how er Road.

Meet me where the (F)storms

blow out on their own, dear.

Meet me in the dark,

(F)nev er let me go.

(Am9)I know eyes ’ry one

has (Fmaj7)their un spok en fear,

it (Dm7)eats a way their es and (Am9)their hu man i ty.

They (Am9)car ry all their crets ev ’ry (Fmaj7)night down to riv er

and they (Dm7)try so hard to drown them, they (Am9)won’t do that to me,

’cause I’m (F)work in’ (G)hard,

(G)sav in’ all my mon ey

and the (G)tips in this jar

will buy can (Am)brand new set of (G)wings

for (F)my on Mer cur y.

Un til then,

please

meet me in the dark,

meet me in the shad ows

past the old grave (F)yard

down Ei sen how er Road.

Meet me where the (F)storms

blow out on their own, dear.

Meet me in the dark,

(F)nev er let me go.

(Dm7)I could nev er hide

this (C)lit tle light of mine.

If God made a mis take, then I should (Am)die be fore I wake.

(Dm7)May be it’s my fate

to (C)swim a gainst this tide,

(Bb)swal low ing my pride.

(Am9)Keep your eyes down,

(F)say that you don’t know me,

for (Dm7)I could not sur vive

if (Am7)they took you a way.

(Asus)Meet me in the dark,

meet me in the shad ows

past the old grave (F)yard

down Ei sen how er Road.

Meet me where the (F)storms

blow out on their own, dear.

Meet me in the dark,

meet me in the dark,

meet me in the (F)dark.

Meet Me In The Dark — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Meet Me In The Dark" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 72 BPM.

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About “Meet Me In The Dark”

Can I play "Meet Me In The Dark" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Meet Me In The Dark" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Meet Me In The Dark" by Melissa Etheridge played in?
Meet Me 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 "Meet Me In The Dark"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Meet Me 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 "Meet Me In The Dark"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Meet Me In The Dark"?
"Meet Me In The Dark" was originally performed by Melissa Etheridge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Meet Me In The Dark"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Am, Am7, Am9, Asus4, Bb, C, Dm, +5 more.
What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?
Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Meet Me In The Dark"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Meet Me In The Dark" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Meet Me In The Dark"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Meet Me In The Dark" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.