Bad Day

by Daniel Powter
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Lyrics

Where is the mo ment we need ed the most?

You kick up the leaves, and the ma gic is lost.

They tell me your blue skies fade to grey.

They tell me your pas sion’s gone a way, and I don’t need no car ry’n’ on.

You stand in the line just to hit a new low.

You’re fak ing a smile with the cof fee to go.

You tell me your life’s been way off line, you’re fall ing to pie ces ev ’ry time, and I don’t need no car ry’n’ on.

(CN.C.)’Cos you had a bad (Eb)day, you’re tak ing one (Ab)down, you sing a sad (Fm7)song just to turn it a round.

You say you don’t (Eb)know, you tell me “don’t (Ab)lie”, you work at a smile and you go for a ride.

You had a bad (Cm)day, the cam ’ra don’t (Eb)lie, you’re com ing back (Ab)down and you real ly don’t (Eb)mind.

You had a bad (Fm7)day,

you had a bad (Eb5)day.

Well, need a blue sky ho li day.

The point is, they laugh at what you say, and I don’t need no car ry’n’ on.

(Bbsus2)You had a (Bb)bad (Eb)day, you’re tak ing one (Ab)down, you sing a sad (Fm7)song just to turn it a round.

You say you don’t (Eb)know, you tell me “don’t (Ab)lie”, you work at a smile and you go for a ride.

You had a bad (Cm)day, the cam ’ra don’t (Eb)lie, you’re com ing back (Ab)down and you real ly don’t (Eb)mind.

You had a bad (Fm7)day.

Mm,

what a ho li day.

(Gb)Some times the sys tem goes on the blink, and the (Cb)whole thing, it turns out wrong.

You (Gb)might not make it back, and you know that you could (Cb)be, well, oh that strong, (Cbsus2)and I’m (Cb)not wrong,

yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

So where is the pas sion when you need it the most?

Oh, you and I!

You kick up the leaves, and the ma gic is lost.

’Cos you had a bad (Cm)day.

You see what you’re like?

And how does it feel for one more time?

You (F7)had a bad (Ab)day,

you had a bad (Eb)day.

Had a bad (Eb)day.

Had a bad

Bad Day — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 140 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Bad Day

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Bad Day" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter in?
The backing track is in Ab at 140 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Bad Day" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Bad Day"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Bad Day", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Bad Day" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Bad Day"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Bad Day"?
"Bad Day" was originally performed by Daniel Powter. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Bad Day" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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