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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Writer In The Dark" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Writer In The Dark" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Writer In The Dark" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Writer In The Dark" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Writer In The Dark" is in the key of G at 72 BPM.
- What chords are in "Writer In The Dark"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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