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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"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.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Sad Lisa

Where are the chord symbols for "Sad Lisa" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Sad Lisa" is in E.
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.
Does "Sad Lisa" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sad Lisa" is in the key of E at 106 BPM.
What chords are in "Sad Lisa"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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