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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones 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, 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 learn "Don't Know Why" 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 "Don't Know Why" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Know Why"?
- 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 "Don't Know Why" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Don't Know Why"?
- 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. "Don't Know Why" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.