Say

by OneRepublic
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Lyrics

Do you know where your heart is?

Do you think you can find it?

Or did you trade it for some thing some where?

(D)Bet ter just to have it.

Do you know where your love is?

Do you think that you lost it?

You felt it so strong, but your best ing’s

you’re (D)turned out how you want it.

Well, (A)bless my soul,

you’re a (Esus)lone ly soul

’cause you (F#m)won’t let go

of (D)an y thing you hold.

Well, (A)all I need

is the (Esus)air I breathe

and a (F#m)place to rest

my head.

Do you know what your fate is?

Are you try ing to shake it?

You’re do ing your best dance, your best look,

you’re (D)pray ing that you’ll make it.

Well, (A)bless my soul,

you’re a (Esus)lone ly soul

’cause you (F#m)won’t let go

of (D)an y thing you hold.

Well, (A)all I need

is the (Esus)air I breathe

and a (F#m)place to rest

my head.

Do you know what your fate

Say (A)all I need

is the (Esus)air I breathe

and a (F#m)place to rest

my head.

Do you think you can find it?

Do you think you can find it?

Do you think you can find it

(D)bet ter than you had it?

Do you think you can find it?

Do you think you can find it?

Do you think you can find it

(D)bet ter than you had it?

Do you think you can find (D)bet ter than you had it?

Say (A)all I need

is the (Esus)air I breathe

and a (F#m)place to rest

my head.

Say (A)all I need

is the (Esus)air I breathe

and a (F#m)place to rest

my head.

Say Do you know where the end is?

Do you think you can see it?

Well, un til you get there, go on,

(D)go a head and scream it;

just say...

Say — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Say" by OneRepublic in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 120 BPM.

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

About “Say”

Can I learn "Say" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Say" with hands-separate practice in A at 120 BPM.
What key is "Say" by OneRepublic played in?
Say 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 "Say"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "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 "Say"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Say"?
"Say" was originally performed by OneRepublic. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Say"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, D, E, Esus4, F#m.
What other songs by OneRepublic can I play here?
Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Say"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Say" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Say"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Say" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.