Say It Ain't So

· by Weezer

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Lyrics

Oh (Cm)yeah,

al (Cm)right.

(Cm)Some bod y’s (G)Hei ne’ is (Ab)crowd ing my (Eb)ice box.

(Cm)Some bod y’s (G)cold one is (Eb)giv ing me chills.

The (Cm)Guess I’ll just (G)close my eyes.

Oh (Cm)yeah,

al (Ab)right,

feels (Cm)good

in (Ab)side.

(Cm)Flip on the (G)tel ie, is (Ab)wres tle with (Eb)Jim my.

(Cm)Some thing is (G)bub bling be (Eb)hind ing my back.

The (Cm)Guess I’ll just (G)close my eyes.

Oh (Cm)yeah,

al (Ab)right,

feels (Cm)good

in (Ab)side.

(Cm)bot tle is (G)read y to (Ab)blow.

(Ab)Say it ain’t (Eb)so,

your drug is a (Ab)heart break (Eb)er.

(Ab)Say it ain’t (Eb)so,

my love is a (Ab)life tak (Eb)er.

(Cm)I can’t con (G)front you, (Ab)I nev er (Eb)could do (Cm)that which might (G)hurt you.

So (Ab)try and be (Eb)cool when I say this (G)way

is a (Ab)wa ter slide a way from (Eb)me that takes you fur ther ev er y (Cm)day, (G)hey,

so be (Ab)cool.

(Ab)life tak (Eb)er.

Dear Dad dy, I write you in spite of (Gb)years of si lence.

You’ve cleaned up, found Je sus, things are good (Gb)or so I hear.

This bot tle of Stev en’s a wak ens (Gb)an cient feel ings.

Like fa ther, step fa ther, the son is (Gb)drown ing in the (Cm)flood,

yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

(Ab)Say it ain’t (Eb)so,

your drug is a (Ab)heart break (Eb)er.

(Ab)Say it ain’t (Eb)so,

my love is a (Ab)life tak (Eb)er.

Say It Ain't So by Weezer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Say It Ain't So” by Weezer 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 Ab at 85 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 It Ain't So" 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 It Ain't So"?: 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 It Ain't So" use?: Just 6 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb, G, Gb. Take it one section at a time.
What other Weezer songs work for kids?: Try "MY NAME IS JONAS", "ISLAND IN THE SUN", "UNDONE - THE SWEATER SONG". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.