Darkside – Alan Walker – Piano Notes

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Key Information for the Song Darkside by Alan Walker

Scale: E Minor Scale (one black key)
Key Signature: One sharp (F#)
The relative major of E minor key is G major.
E Minor Scale Notes: E, F#, G, A, B, C, and D
G Major Scale Notes: G, A, B, C, D, E, and F#
Tempo: 85 bpm
Time Signature: 4/4
Difficulty Level: Beginner, Intermediate

This post will provide the letter notes for the melody of Darkside by Alan Walker. The song is in G major with a tempo of 85 BPM and a 4/4 time signature. These notes are intended for piano and are suitable for players with some experience as well as for beginners.

Tips to Play the Piano Notes for Darkside

Fast Notes: Brackets

Some letter notes for the song Darkside are given in brackets like (notes); they are meant to be played quickly or fast, similar to 16th, 32nd, or sometimes 8th notes in sheet music.

Play these notes continuously and connectedly, following the “Darkside” song’s rhythm and lyrics.

The next regular note is written immediately after the closing bracket.

Sustained Notes: Wavy Lines

The wavy line symbol ~ (tilde) following a note indicates sustained notes.

  • One tilde signifies a quarter-note duration on the piano sheet.
  • Two tildes denote a half-note duration.
  • Three tildes signify a whole note duration.

Therefore, press and hold the note for the appropriate duration based on the number of tildes while playing the piano notes for the Darkside song.

Part 1 (Intro Music)

G*~ F#*~ E*~~
B* F#* E*~~

B*~ F#*~ E*~~
B* F#* E*~~
G*~ F#*~ E*

Part 2 (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

E     F#     G   *B~ *A~
We share no sto_ries

G      A B        F# ~ D     F#  G~~
Just something in     your eyes

G      A   B F#~~
Don’t be afraid

E     F#  G     *B~   *A~
The shadows know me

G       A     B     F#~   D F#  G~~
Let’s leave the world   behind

Part 3 (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

G~     G~    (G A)         B~
Take me   through the night

D    E~ C*~  (B) A~    F# ~ E~
Fall in_to     the dark side

G~   (F# G A)           B~
We don’t need the   light

D       E~   C*~ (B) A~     F# ~ E
We’ll live  on    the dark  side

E  F#   G~  G     A    B~
I   see  it,   let’s feel it

G        A       B     C*    B       A G
While we’re still young and fearless

G~   G~   (G A)   B~
Let  go    of the   light

D    E~ C*~   (B) A~    F# ~ E
Fall in_to      the dark  side

Music: E~ G~ (G A) B~

Part 4 (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

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

Part 5 (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

E     F#   G   *B~ *A~
As black as diamonds

G        A B      F#~ D  F#  G~~  C*~ F#~ E~
We’re runnin’ out   of time (Time, time)

G      A      B F#~~
Don’t wait for truth

E   F#      G  *B~   *A~
To come and blind us

G      A    B   F#~ D F#  G~~
Let’s just believe their  lies

Part 6 (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

G   A       B     C*  B    A    G
I    know that you can feel it

E   F#   G~  G       A B~
No secrets worth keepin’

G    A    B   F#  E   F#  G
So fool me like I’m dreamin’

Part 7 (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

Part 8 (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

Part 9 (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

Harmony and Melody Information for Darkside

Harmony

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, as the Em and C chords are minor and the D and G chords are major. The harmony also supports the melody by providing tension and resolution.

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. The chord symbols and diagrams are shown below:

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. The melody is written in standard notation and tablature below:

Key information

The song is in the key of Em, which is the relative minor of G major. 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.

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