Other arrangements of Lesson Learned
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lesson Learned" by Alicia Keys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Lesson Learned" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lesson Learned" by Alicia Keys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Lesson Learned" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Lesson Learned" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.