What key is "Say Hey" in?

"Say Hey" by Michael Franti & Spearhead is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Say Hey" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Say Hey" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Say Hey"?

This arrangement of "Say Hey" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F, Gm.

How long does it take to learn "Say Hey" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Michael Franti & Spearhead can I play here?

Try "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I say, (Bb)hey, I’ll be gone to day, but I’ll be back com in’ round the way.

(Eb)Seems like ev ’ry where I go, the (Bb)more I see the less I know.

But I know one thing: that I love you.

I love you, I love you, I love you.

I say,

Rock in’ in the dance hall, mov in’ with you; danc ing in the night and in the mid dle o’ June.

My mom ma told me, don’t lose you, ’cause the best luck I had was you.

I say, (Bb)hey, I’ll be gone to day, but I’ll be back com in’ round the way.

(Eb)Seems like ev ’ry where I go, the (Bb)more I see the less I know.

But I know one thing: that I love you.

I love you, I love you, I love you.

And I said, (Gm)rock in’ in the dance hall, mov in’ with you; I say, (Bb)hey mom ma, hey mom ma, close to you.

(Gm)Rock in’ in the dance hall, mov in’ with you.

I say, (Bb)hey pa pa, hey pa pa, kick off your shoes; (Gm)rock in’ in the dance hall, mov in’ with you; I say, (Bb)hey mom ma, hey mom ma, close to you.

(Gm)Rock in’ in the dance hall, mov in’ with you.

I say, (Bb)hey pa pa, hey pa pa, kick off your shoes; mov in’ with you.

I say, (F)hey mom ma, hey mom ma, hey mom ma, hey mom ma, hey mom ma, hey mom ma, hey mom ma, hey mom ma,

what’s it gon na be?

Well, (Bb)my mom ma told me, don’t lose you, ’cause the best luck I had was you.

And I know one thing: that I love you.

I say, (Bb)hey, I’ll be gone to day, but I’ll be back com in’ round the way.

(Eb)Seems like ev ’ry where I go, the (Bb)more I see the less I know.

I say, (Bb)hey, I’ll be gone to day, but I’ll be back com in’ round the way.

(Eb)Seems like ev ’ry where I go, the (Bb)more I see the less I know.

I say, I know.

But I know one thing, that I love you.

I love you, I love you, I love you.

I love you.

(Rock in’ in the dance hall, mov in’ with you.)

Say Hey by Michael Franti & Spearhead

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 180 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Say Hey”

What key is "Say Hey" in?: "Say Hey" by Michael Franti & Spearhead is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Say Hey" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Say Hey" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Say Hey"?: This arrangement of "Say Hey" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "Say Hey" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Michael Franti & Spearhead can I play here?: Try "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.