Say

by John Mayer

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Lyrics

Take all of your (Bb)wast ed hon or,

ev ’ry lit tle (Bb)past frus tra tion.

Take all of your (Bb)so called prob lems;

bet ter put ’em (Bb)in quo ta tions.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Walk ing like a (Bb)one man (Eb)ar my,

fight ing with the (Bb)shad ows (Eb)in your head.

Liv ing out the (Bb)same old (Eb)mo ment,

know ing you’d be (Bb)bet ter (Eb)off in stead.

If you could on (F)ly say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Have no fear for giv ing (F)in.

Have no fear for giv ing (F)o ver.

You bet ter know that in the (F)end it’s bet ter to say too much than nev er to say what you need to say a gain.

E ven if your (Bb)hands are shak ing

and your (Bb)faith is bro ken;

e ven as the (Bb)eyes are clos ing,

do it with a (Bb)heart wide o pen.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to, say what you need to, say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Say by John Mayer 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 90 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 "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 "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 "Say" use?
Just 8 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, Cm9, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Mayer songs work for kids?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.