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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Bad Day" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Bad Day"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter played in?
- Bad Day is arranged in the key of Ab 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Bad Day". Key of Ab, 70 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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