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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Can Barely Say" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Can Barely Say"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Can Barely Say". Key of G, 76 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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