I
wait ed till I saw the sun.
I don’t know why I did (F7sus)n’t come.
I left you by
the house of fun.
I don’t know why I did (F7sus)n’t come,
I
don’t know why I did n’t (F7sus)come.
When I saw
the break of day,
I wished that I could fly a way,
’stead of kneel ing in (Ebmaj7)the sand,
(Gm7)catch ing tear drops (F7sus)in my hand.
My (Gm7)heart is
drenched
in
wine,
but (Gm7)you’ll be
on
my
mind
(F7)for
(Bb)ev
(F)er.
Out a cross the end (Ebmaj7)less sea,
I would die in ec (F7sus)sta sy.
But I’ll be
a bag of bones,
(Gm7)driv ing down
the road a lone.
My heart is drenched
in
wine,
but (Gm7)you’ll be
on
my
mind
for
ev
er.
Some thing has to make you run.
I don’t know why I did (F7sus)n’t come.
I
feel as emp ty as a drum.
I don’t know why I did (F7)n’t come,
I
don’t know why I did n’t (F7)come.
I
don’t know why I did (F7sus)n’t come.
Don't Know Why by Norah Jones
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 84 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Don't Know Why" in?
- "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Don't Know Why" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Don't Know Why" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Don't Know Why"?
- This arrangement of "Don't Know Why" uses 12 chords: Bb, Bb7, Bbmaj7, C7, D, D7, Daug, Eb, +4 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Don't Know Why" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?
- Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.