Does "The Dark I Know Well" 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. "The Dark I Know Well" is in the key of A at 116 BPM.

What chords are in "The Dark I Know Well"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

The Dark I Know Well — Piano Lead Sheet

"The Dark I Know Well" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 116 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

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, I 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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 116 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Duncan Sheik

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How to Play "The Dark I Know Well" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.