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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Piano 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 Bb, 104 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Piano In The Dark”
- Can I play "Piano 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 "Piano In The Dark" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Piano In The Dark" by Brenda Russell played in?
- Piano In The Dark is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Piano In The Dark"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Piano 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 "Piano In The Dark"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Piano In The Dark"?
- "Piano In The Dark" was originally performed by Brenda Russell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Piano In The Dark"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm9, C, C7, Cm7, Db, Db6, +6 more.
- What other songs by Brenda Russell can I play here?
- Try "GET HERE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Piano 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. "Piano In The Dark" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Piano 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 "Piano In The Dark" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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