Learn "PIANO IN THE DARK" by Brenda Russell on Piano

Master "PIANO IN THE DARK" by Brenda Russell with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Bb at 104 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 104 BPM.

Lyrics

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 (Eb6)want 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, (Eb6)want 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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Bb
Tempo
104 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Piano In The Dark" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.