Other arrangements of Lesson Learned
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Lesson Learned" by Alicia Keys in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Lesson Learned"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Lesson Learned" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.