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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Promises In The Dark" by Pat Benatar: 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, 120 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 “Promises In The Dark”
- What key is "Promises In The Dark" by Pat Benatar played in?
- Promises 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 "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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Promises In The Dark" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Promises In The Dark" by Pat Benatar. 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 "Promises 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 "Promises 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.