Is "I Only Want To Say" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "I Only Want To Say"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "I Only Want To Say" use?

Just 25 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Bbsus4, C7, Cm, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Andrew Lloyd Webber songs work for kids?

Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I Only Want To Say

· by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Lyrics

I on ly (Bbm)want to (Bbm)say,

if there (Ebm)is a (Ebm)way,

take this (Absus)cup (Ab)a (Dbsus)way (Db)from me, for (F)I don’t want to (Bbsus)taste (Bbm)its poi son.

Feel it burn me.

I have changed, I’m (C7)not as sure as (F)when we start ed.

(Bbm)Then I (Bbm)was in (Bbm)spired.

(Ebm)Now I’m (Ebm)sad and (Ebm)tired.

Lis ten, (Absus)sure (Ab)ly (Dbsus)I’ve (Db)ex ceed ed ex pec ta tions.

(Bbsus)Tried (Bbm)for three years, (Gbsus)seems like (Gb)thir ty.

Could you ask as (F)much from an y oth er (Bbm)man?

But (Ab)if (Gb)I (F)die, (Bbm)see the sa ga (Ab)through and do the (Gb)things you ask of (F)me, (Bbm)let them hate me, (Ab)hit me, hurt me, (Gb)nail me to their (F)tree.

(Bb7)I’d wan na know, I’d wan na know my (Eb7)God.

(Bb)I’d wan na see, I’d wan na see my (Eb7)God.

(Bb)I’d have to see, I’d have to see my (Eb7)God.

(Bbm)Why

(Ab)should

(Gb)I

(F)die?

(Bbm)Would I be more (Ab)no ticed than I (Gb)ev er was be (F)fore?

(Bbm)Would the things I’ve (Ab)said and done (Gb)mat ter an y (F)more?

(Bb7)I’d have to know, I’d have to know my (Eb7)Lord.

(Bb)I’d have to see, I’d have to see my (Eb7)Lord.

If I die what will be my re (F7)ward?

(Cm7)I’d have to know, I’d have to know my (F7)Lord.

(Cm)Why

(Bb)should

(Ab)I

(G)die?

(Cm)Why

(Bb)should

(Ab)I

(G)die?

(Cm)Can you show me (Bb)now that I would (Ab)not be killed in (G)vain?

(Cm)Show me just a (Bb)lit tle of your (Ab)om ni pres ent (G)brain.

(Cm)Show me there’s a (Bb)rea son for your (Ab)want ing me to (G)die.

You’re (Cm)far too keen on (Bb)where and how and (Ab)not so hot on (G)why.

(Cm)Al

(Bb)right

(Ab)I’ll

(G)die!

(Cm)Just

(Bb)watch

(Ab)me

(G)die!

(Cm)See

(Bb)how

(Ab)I

(G)die!

(Cm)See

(Bb)how

(Ab)I

(G)die!

Then I (Cm)was in (Cm)spired.

(Fm)Now I’m (Fm)sad and (Fm)tired.

Af ter (Bbsus)all, (Bb)I’ve (Ebsus)tried (Eb)for three years,

seems like nine ty.

(Cm)Why then am I (Ab)scared to fin ish

what I start ed,

what you start ed?

I did n’t start it.

(Cm)God, thy (Cm)will is (Cm)hard,

but (Fm)you hold (Fm)ev ’ry (Fm)card.

I will (Bbsus)drink (Bb)your (Ebsus)cup (Eb)of poi son.

Nail me to your (Csus)cross (Cm)and break me.

(Ab)Bleed me, beat me,

kill me, take me (G7)now be fore I change my (Ab)mind.

I Only Want To Say by Andrew Lloyd Webber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Only Want To Say” by Andrew Lloyd Webber in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 160 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Only Want To Say" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I Only Want To Say"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I Only Want To Say" use?: Just 25 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Bbsus4, C7, Cm, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Andrew Lloyd Webber songs work for kids?: Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.