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Interactive piano tutorial for "The Sad Songs" by Jason Aldean, in E♭ major at about 73 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "The Sad Songs" by Jason Aldean
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The Sad Songs
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "The Sad Songs" by Jason Aldean, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · country-rock · pop-country
Moodmelancholic · reflective · romantic
Signaturesad country ballad with a modern pop sheen
E major
Key
73
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
A
B
Cm
Emaj7
Cm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, clear and emotive, delivering the lyrics with a heartfelt, slightly raspy timbre
acoustic guitar
strummed rhythm and melodic fills
bass guitar
solid, supportive low end that locks with the drums
drums
steady, mid-tempo backbeat with a warm snare and brushed hi-hats
electric guitar
clean arpeggios and subtle lead lines
synth pads
soft, atmospheric layers that fill the background
Album & artist
ALBUM

MACON (2021)

MACON is the first half of a two-part project named for and inspired by Aldean's Georgia hometown. It leans on nostalgic, Southern-rooted themes, with 'If I Didn't Love You,' a duet with Carrie Underwood, becoming one of his biggest hits in years.

All of MACON
Artist

Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean is a country singer from Macon, Georgia who has recorded for Broken Bow Records (now BBR Music Group) since 2005. His music sits at the harder, rock-leaning edge of mainstream country, and he has placed dozens of singles at the top of the Billboard country charts over his career. He is one of the best-selling country acts of the 21st century, with well over 20 million albums sold.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "The Sad Songs" in?

"The Sad Songs" by Jason Aldean is in E♭ major.

What is the tempo of "The Sad Songs"?

"The Sad Songs" plays at around 73 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "The Sad Songs"?

The core progression is E♭, A♭, B♭, Cm, E♭maj7, and Cm7, built around the E♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "The Sad Songs"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, bass guitar, synth pads, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "The Sad Songs"?

Yes. Songscription turns "The Sad Songs" by Jason Aldean into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "The Sad Songs" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "The Sad Songs" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 73 BPM in E♭ major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "The Sad Songs" on?

"The Sad Songs" appears on MACON (2021).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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