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I wait ed till I saw the sun.
I don’t know why I did n’t come.
I left you by the house of fun.
I don’t know why I did n’t come.
I don’t know why I did n’t come.
When I saw the break of day,
I wished that I could fly a way
’stead of kneel ing in the sand
catch ing tear drops in my hand.
My heart is
drenched in
wine,
but you’ll be
on my
mind
for
ev
er.
Out a cross the end less sea,
I would die in ec sta sy.
But I’ll be a bag of bones
driv ing down
the road a lone.
My heart is
drenched in
wine,
but you’ll be
on my
mind
for
ev er.
Some thing has to make you run.
I don’t know why I did n’t come.
I feel as emp ty as a drum.
I don’t know why I did n’t come.
I don’t know why I did n’t come.
I
don’t know why I did n’t come.
Don't Know Why — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Don't Know Why" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 96 BPM.
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About “Don't Know Why”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Don't Know Why" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Don't Know Why" is in C.
- 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 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Know Why" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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.
- Does "Don't Know Why" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Don't Know Why" is in the key of C at 96 BPM.
- What chords are in "Don't Know Why"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.