Lesson Learned

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

He broke

a heart,

and now it’s rain ing

just to rub it in.

I’m at

your door;

I feel so cra zy ’bout (Dmaj7)it.

You say, “I told you so,” you saw it long a go, you knew he had to go.

I fin ’lly came a round; I’m back on sol id ground, can’t let it get me down.

(It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.)

(It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.)

(D)Yes, I was (A)burned, but I (E)called it a (A)les son (Dmaj7)learned.

Mis (D)take o ver (A)turned, so I (E)called it a (A)les son (Dmaj7)learned.

My (D)soul is re (A)turned, so I (E)called it a (A)les son (Dmaj7)learned,

an oth er (E7sus)les son (Bm11)learned.

Some times

some lies

can take a min ute to ful ly re al ize.

His tears,

your eyes,

thir ty sec onds

to a pol o gize.

You give him one more chance, just like the time be fore, but he al read y knows you’d give a hun dred more.

Un til that night in bed, you wake up in a sweat.

You’re rac ing to the door, can’t take it an y more.

I was (A)burned, but I (E)called it a (A)les son (Dmaj7)learned.

Mis (D)take o ver (A)turned, so I (E)called it a (A)les son (Dmaj7)learned.

My (D)soul has re (A)turned, so I (E)call it a (A)les son (Dmaj7)learned,

an oth er (E7sus)les son (learned).

Life per fect ain’t per fect if you don’t (F#m7)know what the strug gle’s for.

Fall ing down ain’t fall ing down if you don’t (F#m7)cry when you hit the floor.

It’s called the past ’cause I’m get tin’ past and I ain’t (F#m7)noth in’ like I was be fore.

You ought ta (Dmaj7)see me now.

(D)Yes I was (A)burned, but I (E)called it a (A)les son (Dmaj7)learned.

Mis (D)take o ver (A)turned, so I (E)called it a (A)les son (Dmaj7)learned.

My (D)soul was re (A)turned so I (E)called it a (A)les son learned,

an oth er (E7sus)les son (Bm11)learned.

Sing in’, (D)yes, I was (A)burned, but I (E)called it

a les son learned.

Said mis (D)take’s o ver (A)turned, so I (E)called it a (A)les son learned.

My (D)soul has re (A)turned, so I (E)called it

les son learned, oh, les son learned.

(It’s (A)al right, it’s a (A)les son (Dmaj7)learned.)

(It’s (A)al right, it’s (A)al (Dmaj7)right, it’s al right.

It’s all, it’s (A)al right, it’s a (A)les son (Dmaj7)learned.)

(It’s (A)al right, it’s (A)al (Dmaj7)right, it’s al right.

It’s all, it’s (A)al right, it’s a (A)les son (Dmaj7)learned.)

it’s a (A)les son (Dmaj7)learned.)

Lesson Learned — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Lesson Learned" 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 A, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Lesson Learned”

Why does "Lesson Learned" 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 "Lesson Learned".
What key is "Lesson Learned" by Alicia Keys played in?
Lesson Learned is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lesson Learned"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lesson Learned" 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 "Lesson Learned"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lesson Learned"?
"Lesson Learned" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Lesson Learned"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bmin, C#m, D, Dmaj7, E, E7, F#m, +1 more.
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.
Is this real sheet music for "Lesson Learned"?
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 "Lesson Learned".
Can I see all the notes in "Lesson Learned"?
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 A at 120 BPM.