Piano Notes and Chords for Darkside – Alan Walker
Key Information for the Song Darkside by Alan Walker
Key Signature: One sharp (F#)
Scale: E Minor / G Major Scale (one black key)
G Major Scale Notes: G, A, B, C, D, E, F#
The relative minor of G major is E minor (i.e., the same notes but arranged in a different order).
E minor Scale Notes: E, F#, G, A, B, C, D
Tempo: 85 bpm
Time Signature: 4/4
Difficulty Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Darkside song features a dark, synth-heavy soundscape with a subtle piano melody lurking in the background. The piano adds a layer of mystery and depth to the overall sound.
The song, Darkside by Alan Walker, is in the key of Em, which is the relative minor of G major with a tempo of 85 BPM and a 4/4 time signature. The key signature has one sharp, F#. The key of Em has the same notes as the G major scale, but starts and ends on the E note.
These notes are intended for piano and are suitable for players with some experience as well as for beginners.
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Chord details for the song such as structure, formula, note intervals, etc., are given after the full song notations.
Darkside Piano Chords
Notes of the E Minor Scale:
E, F#, G, A, B, C, D, E
Chords of the E Minor Scale / G Major:
Em, F#dm, G, Am, Bm, C, and D
(i.e., E minor, F# diminished, G major, A minor, B minor, C major, and D major)
Chords used for the song Darkside are:
Em, D, C, G
Notes for the Darkside Chords are:
Em (E minor): E, G, B
C (C major): C, E, G
G (G major): G, B, D
D (D major): D, F#, A
D/F# (D over F Sharp or D slash F sharp): F#, D and A (i.e., 1st inversion of D chord)
The song uses a simple four-chord progression throughout, alternating between Em, D, C, and G chords. The harmony creates a contrast between the dark and light sides of the song with minor and the major chords. and also supports the melody by providing tension and resolution.
Darkside Piano Notes and Chords
Intro Music
G*~ F#*~ E*~~
| Em | D
B* F#* E*~~
| C
B*~ F#*~ E*~~
| D | Em | D
B* F#* E*~~
| C | D
G*~ F#*~
In Darkside song, dark and atmospheric synths dominate the soundscape, with the piano relegated to occasional, sparse chords that add depth and texture.
Verse 1
We’re not in love
We share no stories
Just something in your eyes
Don’t be afraid
The shadows know me
Let’s leave the world behind
G A B F#~~
| We’re not in | love
| Em | D
E F# G *B~ *A~
| We share no | sto| ries
| C | G | D (or D/F#)
G A B F# ~ D F# G~~
| Just something | in your eyes| |
| Em | D | C | D
G A B F#~~
| Don’t be a| fraid
| Em | D
E F# G *B~ *A~
| The shadows | know | me
| C | G | D (or D/F#)
G A B F#~ D F# G~~
| Let’s leave the | world behind| |
| Em | D | C | D
Chorus (Part 1)
Take me through the night
Fall into the dark side
We don’t need the light
We’ll live on the dark side
G~ G~ (G A) B~
| Take me | through the night
| Em | G
D E~ C*~ (B) A~ F# ~ E~
Fall | into the | dark side|
| C | D | Em
G~ (F# G A) B~
We don’t | need the light
| G
D E~ C*~ (B) A~ F# ~ E
We’ll | live on the | dark side|
| C | D | Em
Chorus (Part 2)
I see it, let’s feel it
While we’re still young and fearless
Let go of the light
Fall into the dark side
E F# G~ G A B~
I see it,| let’s feel it
| G
G A B C* B A G
| While we’re still | young and fearless
| C | D
G~ G~ (G A) B~
| Let go | of the light
| Em | G
D E~ C*~ (B) A~ F# ~ E
Fall | into the | dark side| |
| C | D | Em | G
Music: E~ G~ (G A) B~
Post-Chorus
Fall into the dark side
Give in to the dark side
Let go of the light
Fall into the dark side
D E~ C*~ (B) A~ F#~ E~
Fall | into the | dark side| |
| C | D | Em | G
Music: E~ G~ (F# G A) B~
D E~ C*~ (B) A~ F# ~ E
Give | into the | dark side| |
| C | D | Em | G
Music:
E F# G~ G A B~
G A B C* B A G
G~ G~ (G A) B~
Let go of the light
| | | Let go | of the light
| C | D | Em | G
D E~ C*~ (B) A~ F# ~ E
Fall | into the | dark side|
| C | D | Em
Verse 2
Beneath the sky
As black as diamonds
We’re runnin’ out of time (Time, time)
Don’t wait for truth
To come and blind us
Let’s just believe their lies
G A B F#~~
Beneath the | sky
| D
E F# G *B~ *A~
| As black as | dia| monds
| C | G | D (or D/F#)
G A B F#~ D F# G~~ C*~ F#~ E~
| We’re running | out of time| (Time, | time)
| Em | D | C | D
G A B F#~~
| Don’t wait for | truth
| Em | D
E F# G *B~ *A~
| To come and | blind | us
| C | G | D (or D/F#)
G A B F#~ D F# G~~
| Let’s just be| lieve their lies| |
| Em | D | C | D
Pre-Chorus
Believe it, I see it
I know that you can feel it
No secrets worth keepin’
So fool me like I’m dreamin’
E F# G~ G A B~
| Believe it,| I see it
| Em | D
G A B C* B A G
| I know that | you can | feel it
| C | G | D
E F# G~ G A B~
| No secrets| worth keeping
| Em | D
G A B F# E F# G
| So fool me like I’m dreaming
| C
Chorus
Take me through the night
Fall into the dark side
We don’t need the light
We’ll live on the dark side
I see it, let’s feel it
While we’re still young and fearless
Let go of the light
Fall into the dark side
Notes are the same as part 3 notations
G~ G~ (G A) B~ | D E~ C*~ (B) A~ F# ~ E~
Take me through the night | Fall in_to the dark side
G~ (F# G A) B~ | D E~ C*~ (B) A~ F# ~ E
We don’t need the light | We’ll live on the dark side
E F# G~ G A B~ | G A B C* B A G
I see it, let’s feel it | While we’re still young and fearless
G~ G~ (G A) B~ | D E~ C*~ (B) A~ F# ~ E
Let go of the light | Fall in_to the dark side
Post-Chorus
Fall into the dark side
Give in to the dark side
Let go of the light
Fall into the dark side
Notes are similar to the part 4 notations
D E~ C*~ (B) A~ F#~ E~
Fall into the dark side
Music: E~ G~ (F# G A) B~
D E~ C*~ (B) A~ F# ~ E
Give in to the dark side
Music: E F# G~ G A B~ G A B C* B A G
G~ G~ (G A) B~
Let go of the light
D E~ C*~ (B) A~ F# ~ E
Fall in_to the dark side
Harmony and Melody Information for Darkside
Chord information
The chords are played on a synthesizer with a plucked sound. The chords are mostly in root position, except for the D/F# chord that appears in the verses and pre-choruses. The D/F# chord is an inversion of the D chord, where the F# note is played as the lowest note instead of the D note. The D/F# chord creates a smooth bass line that descends from Em to C.
Melody
The melody is sung by Au/Ra and Tomine Harket, who are featured artists on the song. The melody is catchy and memorable, with a lot of repetition and variation. The melody follows the chord tones, meaning that the notes of the melody match the notes of the chords. The melody also uses some non-chord tones, such as the B note in the chorus, which creates a dissonance with the C chord. The melody ranges from E3 to G4, which is a tenth interval.
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