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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Dark I Know Well" by Duncan Sheik in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "The Dark I Know Well" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Dark I Know Well" with hands-separate practice in A at 116 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Dark I Know Well"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Dark I Know Well" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Dark I Know Well"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Dark I Know Well" is in the key of A at 116 BPM.