I Can Barely Say

by The Fray
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I said I told you ev ’ry thing,

but I left some thing out

un der neath the stair well: me.

that I’m been un der lock and key,

but you can prob ’ly tell;

a pow der keg in a pris on from cell.

I wan na re turn,

but all you will do is turn

to leave.

If I can find my way home,

will you take hold of me?

’Cause I’ve been gone so long, I can bare ly say; all I know is, (Em7)now I want to stay.

Has it been too long since I went a way?

’Cause I’m try’n’ to (Em7)find the words, that I can bare ly say.

Well, I I used to be the sun,

but wait ing si lent ly,

but they bare ly no ticed me.

But I’ve been talk ing in my sleep;

if an y bod y sees,

a they’ll der turn, in they’ll run on from cell.

I wan na re turn,

but all you will do is turn

to leave.

If I can find my way home,

will you take hold of me?

’Cause I’ve been gone so long, I can bare ly say; all I know is, (Em7)now I want to stay.

Has it been too long since I went a way?

’Cause I’m try’n’ to (Em7)find the words, that I can bare ly say.

can bare ly say.

I want ed to run;

I want ed to love and be loved in re turn.

But will I ev er get back?

Do I know too much to re turn?

(F6/9)I’ve been gone so long, I can bare ly say; all I know is, now I want to stay.

Has it been too (G5)long

since I went a way?

’Cause I’m try’n’ to find the words, but I can bare ly say.

I Can Barely Say by The Fray

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Can Barely Say

What key is "I Can Barely Say" in?
"I Can Barely Say" by The Fray is in the key of G with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Can Barely Say" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Can Barely Say" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I Can Barely Say"?
This arrangement of "I Can Barely Say" uses 12 chords: Am, B7, C, Cm, Csus2, D, Ebmaj7, Em, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "I Can Barely Say" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Fray can I play here?
Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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