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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "Why Do I Feel So Sad" by Alicia Keys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Why Do I Feel So Sad" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Why Do I Feel So Sad" by Alicia Keys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Why Do I Feel So Sad" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Why Do I Feel So Sad" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.