Who Says

by John Mayer

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Who Says

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John Mayer190 BPM

Lyrics

Who says I (G)can’t get stoned, (Em7)turn off the lights and the (A)tel e phone?

Me in my for an (E)house a lone.

(G)Who says I (A)can’t get (D)stoned?

Who says I (G)can’t be free from (Em7)all of the things that I (A)used to be?

(Bm7)Wait Re write my if I (E)his to ry.

(G)Who says I (A)can’t be (D)free?

It’s been a long

(D)night in New York (A)Cit y.

It’s been a long

(D)night in Bat on (A)Rouge.

I don’t re (D)mem ber you (A#)look ing an y bet (Bm7)ter.

But (Em7)then a gain, I don’t re mem ber you.

Who says I (G)can’t get stoned, (Em7)call up a girl that I (A)used to know?

Fake love my for an (E)hour or so.

(G)Who says I (A)can’t get (D)stoned?

Who says I (G)can’t take time, (Em7)meet all the girls in the (A)coun ty line?

(Bm7)Wait on fate to if I (E)send a sign.

(G)Who says I (A)can’t take (D)time?

It’s been a long

(D)night in New York (A)Cit y.

It’s been a long

(D)night in Aus tin, (A)too.

I don’t re (D)mem ber you (A#)look ing an y bet (Bm7)ter.

But (Em7)then a gain, I don’t re mem ber you.

I don’t re (D)mem ber you (A#)look ing an y bet ter.

But (Em7)then a gain, I don’t re mem ber, (A)don’t re mem ber you.

Who Says by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Who Says” 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 D at 200 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Who Says" 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 "Who Says"?
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.