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Oh, yeah.
Oh, (C)yeah.
So scared of break ing it that (B7)you won’t let it bend,
and I wrote two hun dred let ters (B7)I will nev er send.
Some times these cuts are so much (B7)deep er than they seem.
It’s not rath er cov er up; I’d (B7)rath er let them bleed.
So (C)let me be and I’ll (B7)set you free.
I (Am7)am in (D)mis er y.
There (Em)ain’t no (Am7)bod y who can (D)com fort me, oh, yeah.
Why (Am7)won’t you (D)an swer me?
The (Em)si lence is (Am7)slow ly (D)kill ing me, oh, yeah.
Girl, you real ly (Am7)got me bad, you real ly got me (G)bad.
I’m gon na (Am7)get you back, I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.
Your (CN.C.)salt y skin and how it (B7)mix es in with mine,
and the way it feels to be com (B7)plete ly in ter twined.
Not that I did n’t care, it’s (B7)that I did n’t know.
It’s not what I did n’t feel, it’s (B7)what I did n’t show.
So (C)let me be and I’ll (B7)set you free.
I (Am7)am in (D)mis er y.
There (Em)ain’t no (Am7)bod y who can (D)com fort me, oh, yeah.
Why (Am7)won’t you (D)an swer me?
The (Em)si lence is (Am7)slow ly (D)kill ing me, oh, yeah.
Girl, you real ly (Am7)got me bad, you real ly got me (G)bad.
I’m gon na (Am7)get you back, I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.
Your (CN.C.)salt y skin and how it You say your faith is shak en and you may be mis tak en.
You keep me wide a wake and (G)wait ing for the sun.
I’m des p’rate and con fused, so far a way from you.
I’m get ting there.
I don’t care where I have to run.
Why do you do what you do to me, yeah?
Why won’t you an swer me, an swer me, yeah?
Why (Am)do you (D)do what you (G)do to me, yeah?
Why (Am)won’t you (D)an swer me, (G)an swer me, yeah?
I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.
Girl, you real ly (Am7)got me bad, you real ly got me (G)bad.
I’m gon na (Am7)get you back, I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.
Girl, you real ly (Am7)got me bad, you real ly got me (G)bad.
I’m gon na (Am7)get you back, I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.
I’m gon na get you (G)back.
Misery — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Misery" by Maroon 5: 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 G, 100 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 “Misery”
- What key is "Misery" by Maroon 5 played in?
- Misery 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 "Misery"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Misery" 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 "Misery"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Misery"?
- "Misery" was originally performed by Maroon 5. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Misery"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, B7, Bm, C, D, Em, F#m7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Maroon 5 can I play here?
- Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Misery" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Misery" by Maroon 5. 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 "Misery" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Misery" 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.


