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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Sad Lisa" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sad Lisa"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Sad Lisa". Key of E, 106 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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