Through The Dark

by One Direction
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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.

Through The Dark — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Through The Dark" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 132 BPM.

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About “Through The Dark”

What key is "Through The Dark" by One Direction played in?
Through The Dark is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Through The Dark"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Through The Dark" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Through The Dark"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Through The Dark"?
"Through The Dark" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Through The Dark"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C, Cm, Eb, F, Gm.
What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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