Bad Day

by Daniel Powter
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Where is the (Fsus2)mo ment we need ed the (G)most?

You kick up the (Fsus2)leaves and the mag ic is (G)lost.

They tell me your (Em)blue skies fade to (F)grey.

They tell me your (C)pas sion’s gone a (Dm7)way and I don’t need no car ryin’ (G)on.

You stand in the (F)line just to hit a new (G)low.

You’re fak in’ the (F)smile with the cof fee to (G)go.

They tell me your (Em)life’s been way off (F)line.

You’ve fall en to (C)piec es ev ’ry (Dm7)time and I don’t need no car ryin’ (G)on

be cause you had a bad (C)day.

You’re tak in’ one (F)down.

You sing a sad (Dm7)song just to turn it a (G)round.

You say you don’t (C)know.

You tell me don’t (F)lie.

You work at a (Dm7)smile and you go for a (G)ride.

You had a bad (Am)day.

The cam ’ra don’t (Em)lie.

You’re com in’ back (F)down and you real ly don’t (C)mind.

You had a bad (Dm7)day.

You had a bad (C)day.

Well, you need a (Em)blue sky hol i (F)day.

The point is they (C)laugh at what you (Dm7)say and I don’t need no car ryin’ (Gsus)on.

You had a bad (Dm7)day.

Oh,

on a hol i (C)day.

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

You (Eb)might not make it back and you know that you could (Ab)be well.

Oh, that’s strong and I’m not (Gsus)wrong,

yeah.

So where is the (F)pas sion when you need it the (Gsus)most?

Oh, you and (C)I.

You kick up the (F)leaves and the mag ic is (G)lost

’cause you had a bad (C)day.

You’re tak in’ one (F)down.

You sing a sad (Dm7)song just to turn it a (G)round.

You say you don’t (C)know.

You tell me don’t (F)lie.

You work at a (Dm7)smile and you go for a (G)ride.

You had a bad (Am)day.

You’ve seen what you (Am)like.

And how does it (Am7)feel one more (F#)time?

You had a bad (F)day.

You had a bad (C)day.

Bad Day — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Bad Day" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 74 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Bad Day

Where are the chord symbols for "Bad Day" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Bad Day" is in C.
What key is "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter played in?
Bad Day is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bad Day"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bad Day" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Bad Day"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bad Day"?
"Bad Day" was originally performed by Daniel Powter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Daniel Powter can I play here?
Try "BAD DAY", "JIMMY GETS HIGH", "FREE LOOP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Bad Day" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Bad Day" is in the key of C at 74 BPM.
What chords are in "Bad Day"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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