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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Through The Dark" by One Direction in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Through The Dark"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Through The Dark" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 132 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.