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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 140 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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”
- Can I sing "Say My Name" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Say My Name" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child in?
- The backing track is in Eb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Say My Name" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Say My Name" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Say My Name" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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