Sad Girl

by Lana Del Rey
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Sad Girl" by Lana Del Rey in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 60 BPM.

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”

Can I learn "Sad Girl" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sad Girl" with hands-separate practice in D at 60 BPM.
What key is "Sad Girl" by Lana Del Rey played in?
Sad Girl is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sad Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sad Girl" 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 Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sad Girl"?
"Sad Girl" was originally performed by Lana Del Rey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sad Girl"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, Am, Am7, Bb, C, Cm, Cpow, Dm, +7 more.
What other songs by Lana Del Rey can I play here?
Try "SALVATORE", "LOVE", "BROOKLYN BABY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Sad Girl"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sad Girl" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Sad Girl"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sad Girl" is in the key of D at 60 BPM.