What'd I Say

by Ray Charles

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Hey, the ma ma don’t you treat me wrong,

I’m come and love you me to all night long.

(Bb7)Oh,

oh, you don’t hey, do (F7)hey.

You don’t All do (C7)right, now.

See your girl ma, with the dia mond ring,

I’m she na knows you how to twist that thing.

(Bb7)Oh,

oh, you don’t hey, do (F7)hey.

You don’t All do (C7)right, now.

Tell me what’d I say?

Tell me what’d I say right now?

Tell me what’d I wan na (Bb7)say?

right now,

Tell me what’d I (F)say?

Tell me what’d I wan na (C7)say?

Tell me what’d I (F)say?

Yes, I wan na know,

I me wan na know.

right now?

Ba by, I I wan na (Bb7)know right now,

yes, I wan na (F)know.

Hon ey, I I wan na (C7)know,

yes, I wan na (F)know.

Yes, I wan na

Hey,

(Hey)

ho,

(ho)

hey, (hey) ho, (ho) hey, (hey) ho, (ho) hey.

Sing me one more time,

sing me one more time.

right now.

Sing me one more (Bb7)time, right now,

sing me one more (F)time.

Sing me one more (C7)time,

sing me one more (F)time.

Hey,

(Hey)

ho,

(ho)

hey, (hey) ho, (ho) hey, (hey) ho, (ho) hey.

Make me feel so good,

make me feel so good.

right now.

Make me feel so (Bb7)good right now,

make me feel so (F)good.

Make me feel so (C7)good,

make me feel so (F)good.

Come on, twist that thing,

come on, twist that thing.

Keep a twist in’ that (Bb7)thing,

keep a twist in’ that (F)thing.

Keep a twist in’ that (C7)thing,

keep a twist in’ that (F)thing.

Make me feel all right,

well, I feel all right.

Well, I feel all that (Bb7)right,

well, I feel all that (F)right.

Well, I feel all that (C7)right,

well, I feel all that (F)right.

Make me feel all

What'd I Say by Ray Charles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What'd I Say” by Ray Charles 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 Bb at 105 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 "What'd I 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 "What'd I 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.