Why Do I Feel So Sad

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Friends we’ve (Bbmaj7)been

for

(Dm)so long.

(C)Now true (Bbmaj7)col

(C)ors are show ing.

(C)Makes

me wan na (C)cry,

oh yes it does,

’cause (Bbmaj7)I have to say

good bye.

(F)By (C)now (Bbmaj7)I

(C)should

know

(C)that in time, (Bbmaj7)things

(C)must

change.

(F)So it (C)should n’t (Bbmaj7)be

(C)so

bad.

So (Bbmaj7)why do I feel

so sad?

(C)can (Bbmaj7)I

(C)ad

just

(C)to

the way

that (C)things are go ing?

(F)It’s

kill ing me (C)slow ly.

Oh,

I just (Bbmaj7)want it to be

how it (Dm)used to be, yeah ’cause I (Bbmaj7)wish

that (C)I could stay.

(C)But in time (Bbmaj7)things

(C)must

change.

(F)So it (C)should n’t (Bbmaj7)be

(C)so

bad.

So (Bbmaj7)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 (Bbmaj7)I

(C)should

know

(C)that in time, (Bbmaj7)things

(C)must

change.

(F)So it (C)should n’t (Bbmaj7)be

(C)so

bad.

So (Bbmaj7)why do I feel

so sad?

(F)By (C)now (Bbmaj7)I

(C)should

know

(C)that in time, (Bbmaj7)things

(C)must

change.

(F)So it (C)should n’t (Bbmaj7)be

(C)so

bad.

So (Bbmaj7)why do I feel

so sad?

(F)By (C)now

(Bbmaj7)Why do I feel

so sad?

(Bbmaj7)Why do I feel

so sad?

Why Do I Feel So Sad — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Why Do I Feel So Sad" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 110 BPM.

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

About “Why Do I Feel So Sad”

Why does "Why Do I Feel So Sad" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Why Do I Feel So Sad".
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 D 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 110 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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.
Is this real sheet music for "Why Do I Feel So Sad"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Why Do I Feel So Sad".
Can I see all the notes in "Why Do I Feel So Sad"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 110 BPM.