What key is "I Only Want To Say" by Andrew Lloyd Webber played in?

I Only Want To Say is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Only Want To Say"?

The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "I Only Want To Say" 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 "I Only Want To Say"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "I Only Want To Say"?

"I Only Want To Say" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "I Only Want To Say"?

This arrangement uses 25 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Bbsus4, C7, Cm, +17 more.

What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?

Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I on ly (Bbm)want to (Bbm)say,

if there (Ebm)is a (Ebm)way,

take this (Absus)cup (Ab)a (Dbsus)way (Db)from me, for (F)I don’t want to (Bbsus)taste (Bbm)its poi son.

Feel it burn me.

I have changed, I’m (C7)not as sure as (F)when we start ed.

(Bbm)Then I (Bbm)was in (Bbm)spired.

(Ebm)Now I’m (Ebm)sad and (Ebm)tired.

Lis ten, (Absus)sure (Ab)ly (Dbsus)I’ve (Db)ex ceed ed ex pec ta tions.

(Bbsus)Tried (Bbm)for three years, (Gbsus)seems like (Gb)thir ty.

Could you ask as (F)much from an y oth er (Bbm)man?

But (Ab)if (Gb)I (F)die, (Bbm)see the sa ga (Ab)through and do the (Gb)things you ask of (F)me, (Bbm)let them hate me, (Ab)hit me, hurt me, (Gb)nail me to their (F)tree.

(Bb7)I’d wan na know, I’d wan na know my (Eb7)God.

(Bb)I’d wan na see, I’d wan na see my (Eb7)God.

(Bb)I’d have to see, I’d have to see my (Eb7)God.

(Bbm)Why

(Ab)should

(Gb)I

(F)die?

(Bbm)Would I be more (Ab)no ticed than I (Gb)ev er was be (F)fore?

(Bbm)Would the things I’ve (Ab)said and done (Gb)mat ter an y (F)more?

(Bb7)I’d have to know, I’d have to know my (Eb7)Lord.

(Bb)I’d have to see, I’d have to see my (Eb7)Lord.

If I die what will be my re (F7)ward?

(Cm7)I’d have to know, I’d have to know my (F7)Lord.

(Cm)Why

(Bb)should

(Ab)I

(G)die?

(Cm)Why

(Bb)should

(Ab)I

(G)die?

(Cm)Can you show me (Bb)now that I would (Ab)not be killed in (G)vain?

(Cm)Show me just a (Bb)lit tle of your (Ab)om ni pres ent (G)brain.

(Cm)Show me there’s a (Bb)rea son for your (Ab)want ing me to (G)die.

You’re (Cm)far too keen on (Bb)where and how and (Ab)not so hot on (G)why.

(Cm)Al

(Bb)right

(Ab)I’ll

(G)die!

(Cm)Just

(Bb)watch

(Ab)me

(G)die!

(Cm)See

(Bb)how

(Ab)I

(G)die!

(Cm)See

(Bb)how

(Ab)I

(G)die!

Then I (Cm)was in (Cm)spired.

(Fm)Now I’m (Fm)sad and (Fm)tired.

Af ter (Bbsus)all, (Bb)I’ve (Ebsus)tried (Eb)for three years,

seems like nine ty.

(Cm)Why then am I (Ab)scared to fin ish

what I start ed,

what you start ed?

I did n’t start it.

(Cm)God, thy (Cm)will is (Cm)hard,

but (Fm)you hold (Fm)ev ’ry (Fm)card.

I will (Bbsus)drink (Bb)your (Ebsus)cup (Eb)of poi son.

Nail me to your (Csus)cross (Cm)and break me.

(Ab)Bleed me, beat me,

kill me, take me (G7)now be fore I change my (Ab)mind.

I Only Want To Say — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

2 people have learned this song

Learn "I Only Want To 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 Eb, 160 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

About “I Only Want To Say”

What key is "I Only Want To Say" by Andrew Lloyd Webber played in?: I Only Want To Say is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Only Want To Say"?: The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Only Want To Say" 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 "I Only Want To Say"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Only Want To Say"?: "I Only Want To Say" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Only Want To Say"?: This arrangement uses 25 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Bbsus4, C7, Cm, +17 more.
What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?: Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.