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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sad Lisa" by Cat Stevens: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Sad Lisa" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sad Lisa" by Cat Stevens. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sad Lisa" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sad Lisa" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.