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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Piano In The Dark" by Brenda Russell: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 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”
- What key is "Piano In The Dark" by Brenda Russell played in?
- Piano In The Dark is arranged in the key of F 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Piano In The Dark" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Piano In The Dark" by Brenda Russell. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Piano In The Dark" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Piano In The Dark" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.