Sad Lisa

by Cat Stevens
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Lyrics

She hangs her head and cries on my (D)shirt.

She (D)must be hurt ver y bad ly.

Tell me what’s (D)mak ing you (Em)sad (A)ly.

she (Em)O pen your door, don’t (D)hide in the dark.

You’re (D)lost in the dark, you can trust me,

’cause you (D)know she that’s how it (Em)must be.

(Em)Li sa, Li sa, sad (B)Li sa, Li sa.

Her eyes like win dows trick on ling (D)rain

up (D)on her pain, get ting deep er.

Though my love (D)wants to re (Em)lieve (A)her,

I’ll (Em)walks a lone can from (D)wall her to wall.

And (D)Lost in a hall she can’t hear me,

though I (D)know she likes to be (Em)near me.

(Em)Li sa, Li sa, sad (B)Li sa, Li sa.

(B)Li sa, Li sa.

Sad Lisa by Cat Stevens

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 106 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Sad Lisa”

What key is "Sad Lisa" in?
"Sad Lisa" by Cat Stevens is in the key of E with a tempo of 106 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Sad Lisa" 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 Lisa" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Sad Lisa" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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