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Weren’t you the one that said that you don’t want me an y more, and how you need your space, and give the key back to your door?
And how I cried and tried and tried to make you stay with me.
But still you said that love was gone and that you I had to leave.
(Now (Dm)you)
talk in’ ’bout a fam i ly.
(Now (A)you)
say in’ I com (Dm)plete your dream.
(Now you)
say in’ I’m your (Dm)ev ’ry thing.
You’re con fus ing me, what you say to me.
Don’t play with me, don’t play with me.
’Cause (Dm)(What goes a (C)round comes a (Dm)round; what goes (C)up must come (Dm)down.) Now who’s cry in,’ de sir in’ to come back to me?
goes a round comes a (Dm)round; what goes (C)up must come (Dm)down.) Now who’s cry in,’ de sir in’ to come back?
(CN.C.)I re mem ber when I was sit tin’ home a lone, wait in’ for you ’til three o’ clock in the morn.
And when you came home you’d al ways have some sor ry ex cuse, and ex plain in’ to me, like I’m just some kind of a fool.
I sac ri ficed the things I want ed to do things for you.
But when it’s time to do for me, and that you nev er come through.
(Now (Dm)you)
wan na be a part of me.
(Now (A)you)
have so much to (Dm)say to me.
(Now you)
wan na make your (Dm)time for me.
What you do to me, you’re con fus in’ me.
Don’t play with me, don’t play with me.
’Cause (Dm)(What goes a (C)round comes a (Dm)round; what goes (C)up must come (Dm)down.) Now who’s cry in,’ de sir in’ to come back to me?
goes a round comes a (Dm)round; what goes (C)up must come (Dm)down.) Now who’s cry in,’ de sir in’ to come back?
(CN.C.)I re mem ber when I was sit tin’ home a lone, wait in’ for you ’til three o’ clock in the morn.
(Gm9)I re mem ber when I was sit tin’ home a lone, wait in’ for you ’til three o’ clock in the morn, night af ter night, know in’ some thin’ go in’ on.
Was n’t home be fore I be go in’, go in’ gone.
Lord knows, it was n’t eas y, be lieve me.
Nev er thought you’d be the one that would de ceive me and nev er do what you sup posed to do.
No need to hose me, fool, ’cause I’m o ver you.
’Cause (Dm)(What goes a (C)round comes a (Dm)round; what goes (C)up must come (Dm)down.) Now who’s cry in,’ de sir in’ to come back to me?
goes a round comes a (Dm)round; what goes (C)up must come (Dm)down.) Got ta stop try in’
to come back to me.
(Dm)(What goes a (C)round comes a (Dm)round; what goes (C)up must come (Dm)down.) It’s called kar ma, ba by, and it goes back a round.
goes a round comes a (Dm)round; what goes (C)up must come (Dm)down.) Got ta stop try in’
to come back to me.
(Dm)down.) Now who’s cry in,’ de sir in’ to come back to me?
Karma — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Karma" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 90 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 “Karma”
- Can I play "Karma" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Karma" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Karma" by Alicia Keys played in?
- Karma is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Karma"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Karma" 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 "Karma"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Karma"?
- "Karma" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Karma"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C, Dm, Dm7, Gm7, Gm9.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Karma"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Karma" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Karma"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Karma" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.