Don't Know Why

by Norah Jones
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 96 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Don't Know Why”

Can I learn "Don't Know Why" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Don't Know Why" with hands-separate practice in C at 96 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Know Why"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Don't Know Why" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Don't Know Why"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Don't Know Why" is in the key of C at 96 BPM.