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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"The Dark I Know Well" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 116 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Dark I Know Well”
- Why does "The Dark I Know Well" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Dark I Know Well".
- What key is "The Dark I Know Well" by Duncan Sheik played in?
- The Dark I Know Well is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Dark I Know Well"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Dark I Know Well" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Dark I Know Well"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Dark I Know Well"?
- "The Dark I Know Well" was originally performed by Duncan Sheik. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Dark I Know Well"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, Dm7, F, Fpow, Gsus4.
- What other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?
- Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "The Dark I Know Well"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Dark I Know Well".
- Can I see all the notes in "The Dark I Know Well"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 116 BPM.