Sad

by Maroon 5

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Lyrics

(G)Man, it’s been (Am)a long (Em)day, stuck think ing ’bout it.

(G)driv ing on (Am)the free (Em)way.

Won d’ring if I real ly (G)tried ev ’ry (Am)thing that I (Em)could, not know ing if I should (G)try a lit (Am)tle hard (Em)er.

Oh, but I’m (G)scared

to death

that there (Em)may not be an oth er (C)one like this.

And I

con fess

that I’m (Em)on ly hold ing on by a (C)thin, thin thread.

I’m (G)kick ing the curb ’cause (D)you nev er heard

the (C)word that you need ed so bad.

Now I’m (G)kick ing the dirt ’cause (D)I nev er gave you the (C)things that you need ed to have, I’m so sad.

(G)Sad.

(G)Man, it’s been (Am)a long (Em)night, just sit ting here it.

(G)try ing not (Am)to look (Em)back.

Still d’ring look ing at the (G)road we nev (Am)er drove I (Em)on, won d’ring if the one I (G)chose a was (Am)the right (Em)one.

Oh, but I’m (G)scared

to death

that there (Em)may not be an oth er (C)one like this.

And I

con fess

that I’m (Em)on ly hold ing on by a (C)thin, thin thread.

I’m (G)kick ing the curb ’cause (D)you nev er heard

the (C)word that you need ed so bad.

Now I’m (G)kick ing the dirt ’cause (D)I nev er gave you the (C)things that you need ed to have, I’m so sad.

(G)Sad.

I’m so (G)sad,

so sad.

Oh, but I’m have.

And I’m (Em)kick ing the curb ’cause (D)you nev er heard

the (C)word that you need ed so bad.

I’m so sad,

so sad.

Sad by Maroon 5 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sad by Maroon 5 in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 112 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Sad" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Sad"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.