Name

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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Name" by Goo Goo Dolls in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 148 BPM.

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

About “Name”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Name"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Name" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 148 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.