Preview of the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement for “Dark Eyes” by Nicki Parrott.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Black Coffee (2010)
A vocal jazz album made up entirely of standards, including titles like 'Fever', 'Don't Smoke in Bed', and 'When I Fall In Love'. It captures Parrott doing what she does most consistently, singing and playing bass through a set of timeless American songs.
All of Black CoffeeNicki Parrott
Nicki Parrott is a jazz bassist and vocalist from Australia who grew up near Sydney and moved to New York City in 1994 to deepen her studies on double bass. She plays and sings at the same time, which is genuinely rare, and has built her career around jazz standards recorded for Arbors Records and the Japanese label Venus Records. Her recordings draw on the classic American songbook, delivered with upright bass as her anchor instrument.
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Good to know
What key is "Dark Eyes" in?
"Dark Eyes" by Nicki Parrott is in D minor.
What is the tempo of "Dark Eyes"?
"Dark Eyes" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Dark Eyes"?
The core progression is A7, Dm, C♯°, Gm, F, and B♭maj7, built around the D minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Dark Eyes"?
The recording features acoustic piano, upright bass, brush drums, tenor saxophone, and female lead vocal.
Can I get "Dark Eyes" vocals sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement of "Dark Eyes" by Nicki Parrott, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Dark Eyes" vocals sheet music easy to play?
"Dark Eyes" vocals sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 167 BPM in D minor with 9 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Dark Eyes" vocals sheet music?
Yes. The beginner vocals sheet music for "Dark Eyes" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Dark Eyes" on?
"Dark Eyes" appears on Black Coffee (2010).
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