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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones: 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, 84 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 “Don't Know Why”
- What key is "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones played in?
- Don't Know Why 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 "Don't Know Why"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Don't Know Why"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Bb, Bb7, Bbmaj7, C7, D, D7, Daug, Eb, +4 more.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Know Why" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones. 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 "Don't Know Why" 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 "Don't Know Why" 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.