Why Do I Feel So Sad

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Friends we’ve (Amaj7)been

for (C#m)so long.

(B)Now true (Amaj7)col

(B)ors are show ing.

(B)Makes me wan na (B)cry, oh yes it does,

’cause (Amaj7)I have to say good bye.

(E)By (B)now (Amaj7)I

(B)should know

(B)that in time, (Amaj7)things

(B)must change.

(E)So it (B)should n’t (Amaj7)be

(B)so bad.

So (Amaj7)why do I feel so sad?

(E)How (B)can (Amaj7)I

(B)ad just

(B)to the way that (B)things are go ing?

(E)It’s kill ing me (B)slow ly.

Oh,

I just (Amaj7)want it to be

how it (C#m)used to be, yeah, ’cause I (Amaj7)wish that (B)I could stay.

(B)But in time, (Amaj7)things

(B)must change.

(E)So it (B)should n’t (Amaj7)be

(B)so bad.

So (Amaj7)why do I feel so sad?

You can not hide the way you feel in side, I re al ize.

Your ac tions speak much loud er than words,

so tell me why.

By now (Amaj7)I

(B)should know

(B)that in time, (Amaj7)things

(B)must change.

(E)So it (B)should n’t (Amaj7)be

(B)so bad.

So (Amaj7)why do I feel so sad?

(E)By (B)now (Amaj7)I

(B)should know

(B)that in time, (Amaj7)things

(B)must change.

(E)So it (B)should n’t (Amaj7)be

(B)so bad.

So (Amaj7)why do I feel so sad?

(E)By (B)now

(Amaj7)(Why do I feel so sad?)

(Amaj7)(Why do I feel so sad?)

Just be clear with (B)me; just be truth ful.

Take a rest, I’m giv in’ up to (Amaj7)this one.

Why does it (Amaj7)feel so bad in side when I (C#m)re al ize that you’ve (Amaj7)got to be left (B)be hind?

Why Do I Feel So Sad — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Why Do I Feel So Sad" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 90 BPM.

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About “Why Do I Feel So Sad”

Can I play "Why Do I Feel So Sad" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Why Do I Feel So Sad" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Why Do I Feel So Sad" by Alicia Keys played in?
Why Do I Feel So Sad 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 "Why Do I Feel So Sad"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Why Do I Feel So Sad" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Why Do I Feel So Sad"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Why Do I Feel So Sad"?
"Why Do I Feel So Sad" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Why Do I Feel So Sad"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C, C#m, D#dim, E, G#7.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Why Do I Feel So Sad"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Why Do I Feel So Sad" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Why Do I Feel So Sad"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Why Do I Feel So Sad" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.