Say You, Say Me

by Lionel Richie

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Say you, say me.

(Cm)Say it for al ways.

That’s the (Ab)way it should be.

Say you, say me.

(Cm)Say it to geth er,

nat ’ral ly.

I had a (Eb)dream, I had an (Cm)awe some dream: way,

seems the (Bbm)peo ple in the park

play in’ (Gb)games a in the dark.

And what they played some was a (Cm)mas quer ade.

But from be (Ab)hind the walls of doubt,

you’ve got a (Gb)voice was cry ing out.

Say you, say me.

(Cm)Say it for al ways.

That’s the (Ab)way it should be.

Say you, say me.

(Cm)Say it to geth er,

nat ’ral ly.

As we go (Eb)down I life’s an (Cm)lone some high way,

seems the (Bbm)hard est thing to do

is to (Gb)find a friend or two,

that help ing hand, some one who (Cm)un der stands.

And when you (Ab)feel you’ve lost your way,

you’ve got a (Gb)voice was cry ing out.

(Gb)some one there to say,

“I’ll (Eb)show you.”

Say you, say me.

(Cm)Say it for al ways.

That’s the (Ab)way it should be.

Say you, say me.

(Cm)Say it to geth er,

nat ’ral ly.

So you (Cb)think you know the (Gb)an swers.

(Db)Oh, (Ab)no.

Well, the (Cb)whole world’s got (Gb)ya danc in’, that’s right, I’m tell in’ (Ebm)you.

It’s (Cb)time to start be (Gb)liev in’,

(Db)oh, (Ab)yes.

Be (Cb)lieve in who you are;

you (Db)are a shin ing star.

er,

nat ’ral ly.

(Eb)Say it to geth er,

(Db)nat ’ral ly.

Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie 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 Db at 80 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 You, Say Me" 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 You, Say Me"?
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.