Is this real sheet music for "Sad"?

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 "Sad".

Can I see all the notes in "Sad"?

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 G at 112 BPM.

Sad — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Sad" 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 G, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

(G)Man, it’s been (Am)a long (Em)day, stuck think ing ’bout it. (G)driv ing on (Am)the free (Em)way. Won d’ring if I real ly (G)tried ev ’ry (Am)thing that I (Em)could, not know ing if I should (G)try a lit (Am)tle hard (Em)er. Oh, but I’m (G)scared to death that there (Em)may not be an oth er (C)one like this. And I con fess that I’m (Em)on ly hold ing on by a (C)thin, thin thread. I’m (G)kick ing the curb ’cause (D)you nev er heard the (C)word that you need ed so bad. Now I’m (G)kick ing the dirt ’cause (D)I nev er gave you the (C)things that you need ed to have, I’m so sad. (G)Sad. (G)Man, it’s been (Am)a long (Em)night, just sit ting here it. (G)try ing not (Am)to look (Em)back. Still d’ring look ing at the (G)road we nev (Am)er drove I (Em)on, won d’ring if the one I (G)chose a was (Am)the right (Em)one. Oh, but I’m (G)scared to death that there (Em)may not be an oth er (C)one like this. And I con fess that I’m (Em)on ly hold ing on by a (C)thin, thin thread. I’m (G)kick ing the curb ’cause (D)you nev er heard the (C)word that you need ed so bad. Now I’m (G)kick ing the dirt ’cause (D)I nev er gave you the (C)things that you need ed to have, I’m so sad. (G)Sad. I’m so (G)sad, so sad. Oh, but I’m have. And I’m (Em)kick ing the curb ’cause (D)you nev er heard the (C)word that you need ed so bad. I’m so sad, so sad.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: G
Tempo: 112 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Maroon 5

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How to Play "Sad" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.