Promises In The Dark

by Pat Benatar
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Lyrics

Nev er a gain,

is n’t that what you said?

You’ve been through this be fore and you swore, this time, you’d think with your head.

No one

would ev er have you a (Dm)gain.

And if tak in’ was gon na get done, you’d de cide where and (C)when.

Just when you (Dm)think (C)you (Bb)got it down.

Your heart se cure

ly tied and bound.

They whis per

(Gm)prom

is es

(Am)in

(Am7)the

(Dm)dark.

(F)Armed and read y, you fought love bat tles in the (Bb)night.

But too man y op po nents made you wea ry of the (Bb)fight.

Blind ed by pas sion, you fool ish ly let some one (Dm)in.

All the (Bb)warn ings went off in your head, still you had to give (C)in.

Just when you (Dm)think (C)you (Bb)got it down.

Re sist ance (F)no where to be found.

They whis per

(Gm)prom

is es

(Am)in

the

(Dm)dark.

(F)But prom is es,

you know what they’re (G)for.

It sounds so (F)con vinc ing,

But you heard it be (G)fore.

’Cause (Bb)talk is cheap

and you got ta be (Dm)sure.

And so you put up your guard,

and you try to be hard but your (Bb)heart says (C)try a (Dm)gain.

You (F)des p’rate ly search for a way to con quer the (Bb)fear.

No (F)line of at tack has been planned to fight back the (Bb)tears.

Where brave and rest less dreams are both won and (Dm)lost.

On the (Bb)edge is where it seems it’s well worth the (C)cost.

Just when you (Dm)think (C)you (Bb)got it down.

Your heart in (F)piec es on the ground.

They whis per

(Gm)prom

is es

(Am)in

(Am7)the

(Dm)dark.

Promises In The Dark — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Promises 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, 120 BPM.

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

About “Promises In The Dark

Can I play "Promises 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 "Promises In The Dark" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Promises In The Dark" by Pat Benatar played in?
Promises 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 "Promises In The Dark"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Promises 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 "Promises In The Dark"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Promises In The Dark"?
"Promises In The Dark" was originally performed by Pat Benatar. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Promises In The Dark"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, C, Dm, F, G, Gm.
What other songs by Pat Benatar can I play here?
Try "WE BELONG", "HELL IS FOR CHILDREN", "YOU BETTER RUN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Promises 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. "Promises In The Dark" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Promises 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 "Promises In The Dark" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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