Other arrangements of Don't Know Why
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1.
wait ed ’til I saw the sun,
I don’t know why I did (F7sus4)n’t come.
I left you by the house of fun,
I don’t know why I did (F7sus4)n’t come,
(Bb7)I
don’t know why I did n’t come.
2.
I saw the break of day
I wished that I could fly a way,
’stead of kneel ing in (Ebmaj7)the sand,
(Gm7)catch ing tear drops (F7sus4)in my hand.
My (Gm7)heart is
drenched
in
wine.
But (Gm7)you’ll be
on
my
mind
for
(Bb)ev
(F)er.
2.
I saw the break of day
I wished that I could fly a way,
’stead of kneel ing in (Ebmaj7)the sand,
(Gm7)catch ing tear drops (F7sus4)in my hand.
My (Gm7)heart is
drenched
in
wine.
But (Gm7)you’ll be
on
my
mind
for
(Bb)ev
(F)er.
- er.
don’t know why I did n’t (F7sus4)come.
I
don’t know why I did (F7sus4)n’t come.
Don't Know Why — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones 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 Bb, 88 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Don't Know Why”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Don't Know Why" 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 "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 88 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 "Don't Know Why" 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 "Don't Know Why"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Know Why", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Don't Know Why" 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 "Don't Know Why"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Don't Know Why"?
- "Don't Know Why" was originally performed by Norah Jones. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Norah Jones are available?
- Other accompaniments by Norah Jones: "Come Away With Me", "Don't Know Why", "Humble Me". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Don't Know Why" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Don't Know Why by Norah Jones, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; 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.