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Pick a learning view.
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.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Writer In 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 G, 72 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Writer In The Dark”
- Can I play "Writer In 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 "Writer In The Dark" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Writer In The Dark" by Lorde played in?
- Writer In The Dark is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Writer In The Dark"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Writer In The Dark" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Writer In The Dark"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Writer In The Dark"?
- "Writer In The Dark" was originally performed by Lorde. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Writer In The Dark"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Asus2, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, Em, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Lorde can I play here?
- Try "A WORLD ALONE", "GREEN LIGHT", "BUZZCUT SEASON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Writer In 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. "Writer In The Dark" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Writer In 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 "Writer In The Dark" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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