Learn "Through The Dark" by One Direction on Piano

Master "Through The Dark" by One Direction with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Eb at 132 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

You tell me that you’re (Eb)sad and lost your way, you tell me that your tears are here to stay, but I know that you’re (Bb)on ly (Eb)hid a (Bb)ing, and (Eb)I just wan na (Bb)see you. You tell me that you’re (Eb)hurt and you’re in pain, and I can see your head is held in shame, but I just wan na (Bb)see you (Eb)smile a (Bb)gain, (Eb)see you smile a (Bb)gain. But (F)don’t (Bb)burn (F)out, e ven if you (Gm)scream (Cm)and (Gm)shout, it ’ll come (F)back to you, and (Bb)I’ll (F)be (Bb)here for you. Oh I would (Eb)car ry you (Bb)o ver (Eb)fire and (Bb)wa ter (F)for your (Bb)love. And I would (Eb)hold you (Bb)clo ser. (Eb)Hope your (Bb)heart is (F)strong e (Bb)nough. When the (Gm)night is com ing down on you, (Gm)we will find a way (CN.C.)through the dark. I (CN.C.)wish that I could (Eb)take you to the star, I’d nev er let you fall and break your heart, and if you wan na (Bb)cry or (Eb)fall a (Bb)part, and (Eb)I’ll be there to (Bb)hold you. You tell me that you (Eb)heard it’s all in vain, but I can see your heart can love a gain, and I re mem ber (Bb)you laugh (Eb)ing, a (Bb)so (Eb)let’s just laugh a (Bb)gain. But (F)don’t (Bb)burn (F)out, e ven if you (Gm)scream (Cm)and (Gm)shout, it ’ll come (F)back to you, and (Bb)I’ll (F)be (Bb)here for you. Oh I would (Eb)car ry you (Bb)o ver (Eb)fire and (Bb)wa ter (F)for your (Bb)love. And I would (Eb)hold you (Bb)clo ser. (Eb)Hope your (Bb)heart is (F)strong e (Bb)nough. When the (Gm)night is com ing down on you, (Gm)we will find a way (CN.C.)through the dark. I (CN.C.)wish that I could (CN.C.)through the dark.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Eb
Tempo
132 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Through The Dark" on Piano

  1. 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.
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.