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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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Ab, 140 BPM.
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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Bad Day" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- 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.
- Can I use "Bad Day" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Bad Day by Daniel Powter, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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