I Can Barely Say

by The Fray
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Can Barely Say" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 76 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Can Barely Say

Can I play "I Can Barely Say" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Can Barely Say" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Can Barely Say" by The Fray played in?
I Can Barely Say is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Can Barely Say"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Can Barely Say" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Can Barely Say"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Can Barely Say"?
"I Can Barely Say" was originally performed by The Fray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Can Barely Say"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am, B7, C, Cm, Csus2, D, Ebmaj7, Em, +4 more.
What other songs by The Fray can I play here?
Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Can Barely Say"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Can Barely Say" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Can Barely Say"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Can Barely Say" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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