Other arrangements of Writer In The Dark
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Writer In The Dark" by Lorde: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Writer In The Dark" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Writer In The Dark" by Lorde. 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 "Writer In The Dark" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Writer In 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.