Other arrangements of 8 Letters
Pick a learning view.
(A5)You know me the (Bsus)best, you know my (C#m)worst, see me hurt, but you don’t judge.
(A5)That right there is (Bsus)the scar i est (C#m)feel ing.
(A5)O pen ing and (Bsus)clos ing up a (C#m)gain, I’ve been hurt so I don’t trust.
(A5)Now, here we are (Bsus)star ing at the (C#m)ceil ing.
I’ve said those words be (Asus2)fore, but it (Bsus)was a lie.
And (E5)you de serve to (Asus2)hear them a (Bsus)thou sand times.
If all it is is eight (A)let ters, (CN.C.)why is (B)it so (CN.C.)hard to (C#m)say?
If (E)all it is is eight (A)let ters, (CN.C.)why am (B)I in (CN.C.)my own (C#m)way?
Why do I (Asus2)pull you close and (Bsus)then ask you for (C#m7)space?
If (E5)all it is is eight (Asus2)let ters, why is (Bsus)it so hard to (C#m)say?
Is n’t it a (A)maz ing how al most (B)ev ’ry line on our (C#m)hands a lign when your hand’s in mine?
It’s like I’m (A)whole a gain; is n’t (B)that a sign I should (C#m)speak my mind?
I’ve said those words be (Asus2)fore, but it (Bsus)was a lie.
And you de serve to (Asus2)hear them a (Bsus)thou sand times.
If all it is is eight Oh.
When I close my eyes, it’s you there in my mind when I close my eyes.
If all it is is eight (A)let ters, why is (B)it so hard to (C#m)say?
If all (E)it is is eight (A)let ters, why am (B)I in my own (C#m)way?
(E)Why do I (Asus2)pull you close and (Bsus)then ask you for (C#m7)space?
If (E5)all it is is eight (Asus2)let ters, why is (Bsus)it so hard to (C#m)say?
If all it is is eight (B)let ters...
I close my eyes, it’s you there in my mind when I close my eyes.
If (E)all it is is eight (B)let ters...
I close my eyes, it’s you there in my mind when I close my eyes.
If all it is is eight (CN.C.)let ters...
8 Letters — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "8 Letters" by Why Don't We: 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 E, 88 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “8 Letters”
- What key is "8 Letters" by Why Don't We played in?
- 8 Letters is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "8 Letters"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "8 Letters" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "8 Letters"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "8 Letters"?
- "8 Letters" was originally performed by Why Don't We. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "8 Letters"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Apow, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, C#m7, +2 more.
- Is there a karaoke version of "8 Letters" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "8 Letters" by Why Don't We. 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 "8 Letters" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "8 Letters" 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.