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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Eb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Don't Know Why"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Eb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Don't Know Why" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Eb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 84 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.