What key is "Writer In The Dark" in?

"Writer In The Dark" by Lorde is in the key of G with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Writer In The Dark" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Writer In The Dark" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Writer In The Dark"?

This arrangement of "Writer In The Dark" uses 9 chords: Am, Asus2, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, Em, G, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Writer In The Dark" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Lorde can I play here?

Try "A WORLD ALONE", "GREEN LIGHT", "BUZZCUT SEASON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Break the news you’re walk ing out

to be a good man for some one else.

Sor ry I was nev er good like (C)you.

Stood on my chest and kept me down, hat ed hear ing my name on the lips of a crowd.

Did my best to ex ist just for (C)you.

Bet you rue the (D5)day you kissed a writ er in the (C5)dark.

Now she’s gon na (D5)play and sing, and lock you in her (C5)heart.

Bet you rue the (D5)day you kissed a (C5)writ er in the (G5)dark.

I am my moth er’s child.

I (Am)love you ’til my (Em)breath ing stops, I (Am)love you ’til you (Em)call the cops on (D)me.

But in our dark est hours I (Am)stum bled on a (Em)se cret pow’r: I’ll (Am)find a way to be with out you, babe.

I still feel you now and then,

slow, like pseu do eph i drine.

When you see me, will you say I’ve (C)changed?

I ride the sub way, read the signs, I (C)let the sea sons change my mind.

I love it here since I’ve stopped need ing (D)you.

Bet you rue the (I am my moth er’s child.

I (Am)love you ’til my (Em)breath ing stops, I (Am)love you ’til you (Em)call the cops on (D)me.

But in our dark est hours I (Am)stum bled on a (Em)sec ret pow’r: I’ll (Am)find a way to be with out you, babe.)

Writer In The Dark by Lorde

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Writer In The Dark”

What key is "Writer In The Dark" in?: "Writer In The Dark" by Lorde is in the key of G with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Writer In The Dark" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Writer In The Dark" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Writer In The Dark"?: This arrangement of "Writer In The Dark" uses 9 chords: Am, Asus2, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, Em, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Writer In The Dark" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Lorde can I play here?: Try "A WORLD ALONE", "GREEN LIGHT", "BUZZCUT SEASON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.