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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”
- Can I sing "Bad Day" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Bad Day" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Bad Day" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Bad Day" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Bad Day" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.