Say — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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.

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 noth 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 noth 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...

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
A
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Say" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.