What key is "Sad Girl" in?

"Sad Girl" by Lana Del Rey is in the key of G with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Sad Girl" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Sad Girl" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Sad Girl"?

This arrangement of "Sad Girl" uses 15 chords: A, Am, Am7, Bb, C, Cm, Cpow, Dm, +7 more.

How long does it take to learn "Sad Girl" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Lana Del Rey can I play here?

Try "SALVATORE", "LOVE", "BROOKLYN BABY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Be in’ a mis tress on the side,

it might not ap peal to fools like you.

Creep in’ a round while on the side

it would not be some thing you would do.

But you have n’t (Gm7)seen my man,

you have n’t (Am)seen

my man.

You have n’t (Gm7)seen my man,

you have n’t (A)seen

him.

He’s got the (Bb)fire,

and he (Dm)walks with it.

He’s got the (Bb)fire,

and he (Dm)talks with it.

His bon ny on the (Bb)side, bon ny on the (F)side makes me (Gm)so sad, girl.

His mon ey on the (Bb)side, mon ey on the (F)side makes me (Gm)so sad, girl.

I’m a (F)sad (Dm)girl, I’m a sad girl, I’m a (C)sad

girl.

I’m a (C)sad (Dm)girl, I’m a bad girl, I’m a (C)bad

girl.

Be in’ a bad bitch on the side,

it might not ap peal to fools like you.

Creep in’ a round while he gets high,

it might not be some thing you would do.

But you have n’t (Gm7)seen my man,

you have n’t (Am)seen

my man.

You have n’t (Gm7)seen my man,

you have n’t (A)seen

him.

He’s got the (Bb)fire,

and he (Dm)walks with it.

He’s got the (Bb)fire,

and he (Dm)talks with it.

His bon ny on the (Bb)side, bon ny on the (F)side makes me (Gm)so sad, girl.

His mon ey on the (Bb)side, mon ey on the (F)side makes me (Gm)so sad, girl.

I’m a (F)sad (Dm)girl, I’m a sad girl, I’m a (C)sad

girl.

I’m a (C)sad (Dm)girl, I’m a bad girl, I’m a (C)bad

girl.

Watch what you say to me,

care ful who you’re talk in’ to.

Watch what you say to me,

care ful who you’re talk in’ to.

I’m on fi

re,

(Eb)ba by.

I’m on fi

(C5)re.

He’s got the (Bb)fi re,

and he (Dm)walks with it.

(C)He’s got the (Bb)fi re,

and he (Dm)talks with it.

His (C)bon ny on the (Bb)side, bon ny on the (F)side makes me (Gm)so sad, girl.

His mon ey on the (Bb)side, mon ey on the (F)side makes me (Gm)so sad, girl.

I’m a sad (Bb)girl, I’m a sad (F)girl, I’m a sad

girl.

I’m a sad (Bb)girl, I’m a mad (F)girl, I’m a bad

girl.

I’m a sad (Bb)girl, I’m a sad (F)girl, I’m a sad

girl.

I’m a sad (Bb)girl, I’m a mad (F)girl, I’m a bad

girl.

Sad Girl by Lana Del Rey

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with borrowed chords — you'll move between familiar shapes like Am and F and then hit unexpected ones like Bb, Eb, and Cm that pull from G minor, giving the song that signature melancholic color.

Your left hand keeps a steady octave bass pattern, so start there hands-separate until the jumps between root notes feel automatic, especially when you shift from C down to Bb or from G up to Eb.

At 60 BPM you have breathing room, but don't let that fool you — the real challenge is landing those chromatic chord transitions cleanly without hesitating.

Loop any bar where a borrowed chord catches you off guard and drill just that switch until your fingers expect it.

Once it clicks, try adding light sustain pedal, lifting on each chord change to keep things warm but not muddy.

Fifteen chords sounds like a lot, but this is the piece that'll teach your hands to trust chromatic movement instead of fearing it.

About “Sad Girl”

What key is "Sad Girl" in?: "Sad Girl" by Lana Del Rey is in the key of G with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Sad Girl" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Sad Girl" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Sad Girl"?: This arrangement of "Sad Girl" uses 15 chords: A, Am, Am7, Bb, C, Cm, Cpow, Dm, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Sad Girl" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Lana Del Rey can I play here?: Try "SALVATORE", "LOVE", "BROOKLYN BABY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.