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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Sad" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Sad" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sad" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Sad"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sad" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sad"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sad" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.