Sad Lisa

· by Cat Stevens

Folk E Easy 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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Sad Lisa" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 106 BPM.

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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.

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