Name

by Goo Goo Dolls
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Lyrics

And (A)e ven though the mo ment passed me by,

I (F#m7)still can't turn a way.

I (A)saw the dreams you nev er thought you'd lose

get you (F#m7)tossed a long the way.

And (A)let ters that you nev er meant to send

get (F#m7)lost or thrown a way.

And (F#m7)now I called up or

phans, I (Dsus2)nev er knew their names,

who (F#m7)don't be long to no one.

That's a shame.

A (F#m7)You could hide be side

me,

(Dsus2)may be for a while,

and (F#m7)I won't tell no

one your (Dsus2)name.

And I won't tell 'em your (A)name.

The (A)scars are sou ve nirs you nev er lose,

the (F#m7)past is nev er far.

And (A)did you lose your self some where out there?

Did you (F#m7)get to be a star?

And (A)don't it make you sad to know that life

is (F#m7)more than who we are?

You (F#m7)grew up way too fast

and there's (Dsus2)noth ing to be lieve.

And (F#m7)re runs all be come our his to ry.

A (F#m7)tir ed song keeps play

on

(Dsus2)tir ed ra di o,

and (F#m7)I won't tell no

one your (Dsus2)name.

And I won't tell 'em your (A)name.

The

(F#m7)I won't tell (Esus)'em your name.

Name โ€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Name" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 100 BPM.

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

About โ€œNameโ€

Can I play "Name" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) 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 "Name" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Name" by Goo Goo Dolls played in?
Name is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Name"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Name" 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 "Name"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Name"?
"Name" was originally performed by Goo Goo Dolls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Name"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Apow, Dsus2, Esus4, F#m7.
What other songs by Goo Goo Dolls can I play here?
Try "BLACK BALLOON", "BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE", "STAY WITH YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Name"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "Name" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Name"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Name" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.