Say

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

Take all of your (Bb)wast ed hon or,

ev ’ry lit tle (Bb)past frus tra tion.

Take all of your (Bb)so called prob lems;

bet ter put ’em (Bb)in quo ta tions.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Walk ing like a (Bb)one man (Eb)ar my,

fight ing with the (Bb)shad ows (Eb)in your head.

Liv ing out the (Bb)same old (Eb)mo ment,

know ing you’d be (Bb)bet ter (Eb)off in stead.

If you could on (F)ly say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Have no fear for giv ing (F)in.

Have no fear for giv ing (F)o ver.

You bet ter know that in the (F)end it’s bet ter to say too much than nev er to say what you need to say a gain.

E ven if your (Bb)hands are shak ing

and your (Bb)faith is bro ken;

e ven as the (Bb)eyes are clos ing,

do it with a (Bb)heart wide o pen.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say what you need to, say what you need to, say what you need to say.

Say what you need to say.

Say β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Say" by John Mayer in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

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

About β€œSay”

Can I learn "Say" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” 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 Bb at 90 BPM.
What key is "Say" by John Mayer played in?
Say is arranged in the key of Bb 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 90 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 β€” 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 John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Say"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, Cm9, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, Gm.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". 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 Bb at 90 BPM.