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I wait ed (C7)till I (Fmaj7)saw the sun.
(Am7)I don’t know (D7)why I (G7sus)did n’t come.
(C)I left you (C7)by the (Fmaj7)house of fun.
(Am7)I don’t know (D7)why I (G7sus)did n’t come.
(C)I don’t know (D7)why I did n’t (G7sus)come.
When I (C7)saw the (Fmaj7)break of day,
(Am7)I wished that (D7)I could (G7sus)fly a way
’stead of (C7)kneel ing (Fmaj7)in the sand
(Am7)catch ing (D7)tear drops (G7sus)in my (C)hand.
My (Am7)heart
is
(D7)drenched
in
(G7)wine,
but (Am7)you’ll
be
(D7)on
my
(G7)mind for
ev er.
Out a (C7)cross the (Fmaj7)end less sea,
I would (D7)die in (G7sus)ec sta sy.
But I’ll (C7)be a (Fmaj7)bag of bones
(Am7)driv ing (D7)down the (G7sus)road a lone.
(C)My (Am7)heart
is
(D7)drenched
in
(G7)wine,
but (Am7)you’ll
be
(D7)on
my
(G7)mind for
ev
er.
Some thing (C7)has to (Fmaj7)make you run.
(Am7)I don’t know (D7)why I (G7sus)did n’t come.
(C)I feel as (C7)emp ty (Fmaj7)as a drum.
(Am7)I don’t know (D7)why I (G7sus)did n’t come.
(C)I don’t know (D7)why I did n’t (G7sus)come.
I
don’t know (D7)why I (G7sus)did n’t (C)come.
Don't Know Why — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Don't Know Why" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 90 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Don't Know Why”
- Can I play "Don't Know Why" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Don't Know Why" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones played in?
- Don't Know Why 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 "Don't Know Why"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Know Why" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Don't Know Why"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Know Why"?
- "Don't Know Why" was originally performed by Norah Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?
- Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Don't Know Why"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Don't Know Why" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Don't Know Why"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Don't Know Why" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.