There is a part I can’t tell
’bout the dark I know well.
You say, “Time (F5)for bed now, (Am)child.”
Mom (F5)just smiles (Am)that smile,
just (F5)like she (Am)nev er saw me,
just (F5)like she (Am)nev er saw me.
So, I (Dm7)leave,
want in’ just to hide,
know in’ (F5)deep in (Am)side
you (F5)are com (Am)in’ to me,
you are com in’ (Am)to me...
You say all you want is just a kiss good night, then you hold me and you whis per, “Child, the Lord won’t mind.
It’s just you and me.
Child, you’re a (F)beau ty.
God, it’s good— the lov in’.
Ain’t it good to night?
You ain’t seen noth in’ yet— gon na treat you right.
It’s just you and me.
Child, you’re a (F)beau ty.”
I don’t scream, though I know it’s wrong.
I just (F5)play a (Am)long.
I lie (F5)there (Am)and breathe,
lie (F5)there (Am)and breathe.
I wan na be strong, want the (Am)world to find out
that you’re (F5)dream in’ (Am)on me,
me (F5)and my (Am)“beau ty,”
me (F5)and my (Am)“beau ty.” You say all (F)beau ty.”
There is a part I can’t tell
’bout the dark I know well.
There is a part I can’t tell
’bout the dark I know well.
There is a part I can’t tell
’bout the dark I know well.
There is a part I can’t tell
’bout the dark I know well.
The Dark I Know Well by Duncan Sheik
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Dark I Know Well”
- What key is "The Dark I Know Well" in?
- "The Dark I Know Well" by Duncan Sheik is in the key of A with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Dark I Know Well" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Dark I Know Well" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "The Dark I Know Well"?
- This arrangement of "The Dark I Know Well" uses 5 chords: Am, Dm7, F, Fpow, Gsus4.
- How long does it take to learn "The Dark I Know Well" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?
- Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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