I
wait ed ’til I saw the sun,
don’t know why I did (F7sus4)n’t come.
I left you by the house of fun,
I don’t know why I did (F7sus4)n’t come,
I
don’t know why I did n’t (F7sus4)come.
When I saw the break of day
I wished that I could fly a way,
’stead of kneel ing in (Ebmaj7)the sand,
(C7)catch ing tear drops (Bb)in my hand.
My (Gm7)heart is
drenched
in
wine.
But (Gm7)you’ll be
on
my
(F7)mind for
(Bb)ev
er.
Out a cross the end - sea
I I will die in ecs ta a way,
But I’ll be bag of (Ebmaj7)bones, sand,
(C7)dri ving down the (Bb)road a lone.
My (Gm7)heart is
drenched
in
wine.
But (Gm7)you’ll be
on
my
(F7)mind for
(Bb)ev
er.
(F)- er.
don’t know why I did n’t (F7sus4)come.
I
don’t know why I did (F7sus4)n’t come.
Don't Know Why by Norah Jones
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 Bb with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Don't Know Why" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Don't Know Why" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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.