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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Promises In The Dark" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
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About “Promises In The Dark”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Promises In The Dark" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Promises In The Dark" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Promises In The Dark" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Promises In The Dark" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Promises In The Dark"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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