Bad Day

by Daniel Powter
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Bad Day" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Bad Day" with hands-separate practice in C at 74 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Bad Day"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Bad Day" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Bad Day"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Bad Day" is in the key of C at 74 BPM.

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