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Where is the mo ment we need ed the most?
You kick up the leaves and the mag ic 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 ryin’ on.
You stand in the line just to hit a new low.
You’re fak in’ the smile with the cof fee to go.
They tell me your life’s been way off line.
You’ve fall en to piec es ev ’ry time and I don’t need no car ryin’ on
be cause you (CN.C.)had a bad (Eb)day.
You’re tak in’ 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 (Gm)lie.
You’re com in’ back (Ab)down and you real ly don’t (Eb)mind.
You had a bad (Fm7)day.
You had a bad (Eb5)day.
Well, you need a blue sky hol i day.
The point is they laugh at what you say and I don’t need no car ryin’ on.
You had a bad (Fm7)day.
Oh,
on a hol i 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’s strong and I’m not wrong,
yeah.
So where is the pas sion when you need it the most?
Oh, you and I.
You kick up the leaves and the mag ic is lost
’cause you (CN.C.)had a bad (Eb)day.
You’re tak in’ 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.
You’ve seen what you like.
And how does it feel one more time?
You (F9)had a bad (Ab)day.
You had a bad (Eb)day.
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 Eb, 70 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Bad Day”
- What key is "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter played in?
- Bad Day is arranged in the key of Eb 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 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bad Day" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Bad Day"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Absus2, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cb, Cm, Cm6, +7 more.
- What other songs by Daniel Powter can I play here?
- Try "JIMMY GETS HIGH", "FREE LOOP", "Bad Day". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 Eb, 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.