Name

by Goo Goo Dolls
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Lyrics

(G)E ven though the mo ment passed me (C)by,

I (Em7)still can’t turn a (C)way.

And (G)All the dreams you nev er thought you’d (C)lose

got you (Em7)tossed a long the (C)way.

(G)Let ters that you (G)nev er meant to (C)send

is (Em7)lost or thrown a (C)way.

(Em7)Now we’re grown up (Dsus)or phans that (C)nev er knew their names.

We (Em7)don’t be long to no one.

That’s a (C)shame.

If (Em7)you could hide in side me, (C)may be for a while,

and (Em7)I won’t tell (Dsus)no one your (C)name.

And I won’t tell ’em your (G)name.

(G)Scars are sou ve nirs you nev er (C)lose,

the (Em7)past is nev er (C)far.

It’s (G)did you lose your self er way out (C)there?

Did you (Em7)get to be a (C)star?

(G)Don’t it make you (G)sad to know that (C)life

is (Em7)more than who you (C)are?

(Em7)Grew up way too (Dsus)fast and there’s (C)noth ing to be lieve.

We (Em7)Re runs all be come our his to (C)ry.

A (Em7)tir ed song keeps play on (C)tir ed ra di o

and (Em7)I won’t tell (Dsus)no one your (C)name.

And I won’t tell ’em your (G)name.

(Em)I won’t (D)tell ’em (Dsus)your (C)name.

Name — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Name" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 148 BPM.

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

About “Name”

Where are the chord symbols for "Name" 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. "Name" is in G.
What key is "Name" by Goo Goo Dolls played in?
Name 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 "Name"?
The arrangement plays at 148 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Name" 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 "Name"?
Yes — 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 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.
Does "Name" 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. "Name" is in the key of G at 148 BPM.
What chords are in "Name"?
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.