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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Sad Lisa" 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 E, 106 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 Lisa”
- Why does "Sad Lisa" 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 Lisa".
- What key is "Sad Lisa" by Cat Stevens played in?
- Sad Lisa is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sad Lisa"?
- The arrangement plays at 106 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sad Lisa" 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 Lisa"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sad Lisa"?
- "Sad Lisa" was originally performed by Cat Stevens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
- Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Sad Lisa"?
- 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 Lisa".
- Can I see all the notes in "Sad Lisa"?
- 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 E at 106 BPM.
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