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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Through The Dark" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 132 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Through The Dark”
- Can I play "Through The Dark" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Through The Dark" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Through The Dark" by One Direction played in?
- Through The Dark is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Through The Dark"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Through The Dark" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Through The Dark"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Through The Dark" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.