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(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.
Sad — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"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.
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About “Sad”
- Why does "Sad" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Sad".
- What key is "Sad" by Maroon 5 played in?
- Sad 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 "Sad"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sad" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sad"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sad"?
- "Sad" was originally performed by Maroon 5. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sad"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Em, G.
- 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 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.