Karma

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Karma" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Karma”

Where are the chord symbols for "Karma" 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. "Karma" is in G.
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.
Does "Karma" 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. "Karma" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Karma"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.