When I find my self (Eb6)watch in’ the time,
I nev er think a bout (Eb6)all the fun ny (Cm7)things you’ve said.
I (Ab)feel like it’s dead.
(Db)Where is it (Eb)lead ing me now?
I turn a round in the (Eb6)still of the room
He know ing this is when I’m gon na (Cm7)make my move.
Can’t (Ab)wait an y (C)long er and (Bb)I’m feel ing (C)strong er.
But, oh,
just as I (Bb)walk
to the door I (Bb)can feel your e mo tion
there.
It’s pull ing me (Bb)back,
back to (Bb)love you.
(Dm7)Oh, no, caught (Bb)up in the (F)mid dle, (C)I cry (F)just a lit tle when (Bb)I think of let ting go.
Oh, no, gave (Bb)up on the (F)rid dle, (C)I cry just (F)a lit tle when (Bbm9)he plays pi (C)an o in the dark.
He holds me close like a (Eb6)beat of a heart.
He plays the mel o dy, to tear me (Cm7)all a part.
The (Ab)si lence is (C)bro ken and (Bb)no words are (C)spo ken.
But, oh,
just as I (Bb)walk
to the door I (Bb)can feel your e mo tion
there.
It’s pull ing me (Bb)back,
back to (Bb)love you.
(Dm7)Oh, no, caught (Bb)up in the (F)mid dle, (C)I cry (F)just a lit tle when (Bb)I think of let ting go.
Oh, no, gave (Bb)up on the (F)rid dle, (C)I cry just (F)a lit tle when (Bbm9)he plays pi (C)an o in the dark.
the dark.
Oh, the (Ab)si lence is (C)bro ken and (Bb)no words are (C)spo ken.
But, oh, the dark.
Piano In The Dark by Brenda Russell
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 104 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Piano In The Dark”
- What key is "Piano In The Dark" in?
- "Piano In The Dark" by Brenda Russell is in the key of F with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Piano 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 "Piano 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 "Piano In The Dark"?
- This arrangement of "Piano In The Dark" uses 14 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm9, C, C7, Cm7, Db, Db6, +6 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Piano 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 Brenda Russell can I play here?
- Try "GET HERE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.