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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Sad Lisa" by Cat Stevens in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Sad Lisa" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sad Lisa" with hands-separate practice in E at 106 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Sad Lisa"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sad Lisa" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Sad Lisa"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sad Lisa" is in the key of E at 106 BPM.
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