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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Dark I Know Well" by Duncan Sheik: 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 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "The Dark I Know Well" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Dark I Know Well" by Duncan Sheik. 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 "The Dark I Know Well" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "The Dark I Know Well" 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.