She (Em)hangs in her head and cries in my (D)shirt,
she (D)must be hurt ve ry bad ly.
Tell me what’s ly mak ing you (Em)sad (A)ly?
She (Em)O pen your door don’t (D)hide in the (C)dark
You’re (D)lost in the dark you can trust me.
’Cause you know she that’s how it (Em)must (A)be.
(Em)Li sa, Li sa sad (B)Li sa, Li sa.
Her (Em)eyes in like win dows trick l ing (D)rain
up (D)on her pain get ting deep
er.
Though my love ly wants to re (Em)lieve (A)her.
I’ll (Em)walks a lone can from (D)wall her to (C)wall
And (D)lost in a hall she can’t hear
me.
Though I know she likes to be (Em)near (A)me.
(Em)Li sa, Li sa sad (B)Li sa, Li sa.
She
Sad Lisa — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Sad Lisa" by Cat Stevens 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 E, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Sad Lisa”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sad Lisa" by Cat Stevens in?
- The backing track is in E at 100 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 "Sad Lisa" 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 "Sad Lisa"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sad Lisa", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Sad Lisa" 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 "Sad Lisa"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Sad Lisa"?
- "Sad Lisa" was originally performed by Cat Stevens. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Cat Stevens are available?
- Other accompaniments by Cat Stevens: "Father And Son". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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