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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Lesson Learned" by Alicia Keys in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Lesson Learned" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Lesson Learned" with hands-separate practice in A at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Lesson Learned"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Lesson Learned" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Lesson Learned"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Lesson Learned" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.