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I wait ed till I (E)saw the sun.
(D7)I don’t know why I (G7sus)did n’t come.
(C7)I left you by the (E)house of fun.
(D7)I don’t know why I (G7sus)did n’t come.
(C)I don’t know why I did n’t (G7sus)come.
When I saw the (E)break of day,
(D7)I wished that I could (G7sus)fly a way
’stead of kneel ing in (E)the sand
(D7)catch ing tear drops (C)in my hand.
My (Am7)heart is
drenched
in
(G7)wine,
but (Am7)you’ll be
on
my
(G7)mind for
ev
(G)er.
Out a cross the (E)end less sea,
I would die in (G7sus)ec sta sy.
But I’ll be a (E)bag of bones
(D7)driv ing down
the (G7sus)road a lone.
(C)My (Am7)heart is
drenched
in
(G7)wine,
but (Am7)you’ll be
on
my
(G7)mind for
ev er.
Some thing has to (E)make you run.
(D7)I don’t know why I (G7sus)did n’t come.
(C)I feel as emp ty (E)as a drum.
(D7)I don’t know why I (G7sus)did n’t come.
(C)I don’t know why I (G7sus)did n’t come.
I
don’t know (D7)why I (G7sus)did n’t (C)come.
Don't Know Why — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Don't Know Why" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 90 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”
- Why does "Don't Know Why" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 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 90 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Don't Know Why"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Don't Know Why".
- Can I see all the notes in "Don't Know Why"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM.