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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Through The Dark" by One Direction: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Through The Dark" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Through The Dark" by One Direction. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Through The Dark" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Through The Dark" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.