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(Dak cha na (C)na.) Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
If no one is a (F)round you, say, ba by, I (Bb9sus4)love you if (B)you ain’t run nin’ (C)game.
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You act ing kind a (Fm7)sha dy ain’t call ing me (Bb9sus4)“ba by”, (G7)why the sud den (C)change?
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
If no one is a (F)round you, say, ba by, I (Bb9sus4)love you if (B)you ain’t run nin’ (C)game.
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You act ing kind a (Fm7)sha dy ain’t call ing me (Bb9sus4)ba by, (G7)bet ter say my (C)A ny oth er day I would (Ab)call, you would say (F)“ba by how’s your day” but to (Bb9sus4)day it ain’t the (B)same.
(C)Ev ’ry oth er word is “Uh (Ab)huh, yeah O.
K.” (F)Could it be that you are at the (Bb9sus4)crib with a no ther la (B)dy?
(C)If you took it there, first of (Ab)all let me say, (F)I am not the one to sit a (Bb9sus4)round and be (B)played.
So (C)prove your self to me, or the (Ab)girl that you claim.
Why (F)don’t you say the things that you (Bb9sus4)said to me yes ter (B)day?
I (C)know you say that I am as sum ing things.
(Ab)Some thin’s go in’ down, that’s the way it seems.
(F)Should n’t be no rea son why you act ed strange.
(Bb9sus4)No bo dy’s hold ing you (B)back from me.
’Cos (C)I know how you us ’ally do.
Why you (Ab)say in’ ev ’ry thing to me times two?
(F)Why can’t you just tell the truth?
If (Bb9sus4)some bo dy’s there then (B)tell me who.
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
If no one is a (F)round you, say, ba by, I (Bb9sus4)love you if (B)you ain’t run nin’ (C)game.
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You act ing kind a (F)sha dy ain’t call ing me (Bb9sus4)“ba by”, (G7)why the sud den (C)change?
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
If no one is a (F)round you, say, ba by, I (Bb9sus4)love you if (B)you ain’t run nin’ (C)game.
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You act ing kind a (F)sha dy ain’t call ing me (Bb9sus4)ba by, (G7)bet ter say my (C)What is up with this?
Tell the (Ab)truth, who you with?
How (F)would you like it if I came (Bb9sus4)o ver with my (B)clique, don’t (C)try to change it now see (Ab)you got ta bounce, when (F)two se conds a go said you (Bb9sus4)just got in the (B)house.
It’s (C)hard to be lieve that you are at (Ab)home, by your self, when just heard voice, heard the (Bb9sus4)voice of some one (B)else.
(C)Just this ques tion, why do you (Ab)feel you got ta lie?
Get tin’ (F)caught up in your game, when (Bb9sus4)can not say my (B)name.
(C)know you say that I am as sum ing things.
(Ab)Some thin’s go in’ down, that’s the way it seems.
(F)Should n’t be no rea son why you act ed strange.
(Bb9sus4)No bo dy’s hold ing you (B)back from me.
’Cos (C)I know how you us ’ally do.
Why you (Ab)say in’ ev ’ry thing to me times two?
(F)Why can’t you just tell the truth?
If (Bb9sus4)some bo dy’s there then (B)tell me who.
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
If no one is a (F)round you, say, ba by, I (Bb9sus4)love you if (B)you ain’t run nin’ (C)game.
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You act ing kind a (F)sha dy ain’t call ing me (Bb9sus4)“ba by”, (G7)why the sud den (C)change?
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
If no one is a (F)round you, say, ba by, I (Bb9sus4)love you if (B)you ain’t run nin’ (C)game.
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You act ing kind a (F)sha dy ain’t call ing me (Bb9sus4)ba by, (G7)bet ter say my (Bb9sus4)ba by, (G7)bet ter say my (C)name.
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
If no one is a (F)round you, say, ba by, I (Bb9sus4)love you if (G7)you ain’t run nin’ (C)game.
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You act ing kind a (F)sha dy ain’t call ing me (Bb9sus4)“ba by”, (B)why the sud den (C)change?
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
If no one is a (F)round you, say, ba by, I (Bb9sus4)love you if (B)you ain’t run nin’ (C)game.
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You act ing kind a (F)sha dy ain’t call ing me (Bb9sus4)ba by, (G7)bet ter say my (CN.C.)name.
Say My Name — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Ab, 140 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Say My Name”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Say My Name" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Say My Name".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 140 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Say My Name" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Say My Name"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Say My Name", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Say My Name" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Say My Name"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Say My Name"?
- "Say My Name" was originally performed by Destiny's Child. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Destiny's Child are available?
- Other accompaniments by Destiny's Child: "Independent Women Part I". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Say My Name" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Say My Name" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Ab, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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