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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Can Barely Say" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 76 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Can Barely Say”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Can Barely Say" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Can Barely Say" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "I Can Barely Say" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Can Barely Say" is in the key of G at 76 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Can Barely Say"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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