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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, I love you, I love you.
I love you.
(Rock in’ in the dance hall, mov in’ with you.)
(Rock in’ in the dance hall, mov in’ with you.)
Say Hey — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Say Hey" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 180 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Say Hey”
- Can I play "Say Hey" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Say Hey" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Say Hey" by Michael Franti & Spearhead played in?
- Say Hey 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 Hey"?
- The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Say Hey" 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 Hey"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Say Hey"?
- "Say Hey" was originally performed by Michael Franti & Spearhead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Say Hey"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Michael Franti & Spearhead can I play here?
- Try "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Say Hey"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Say Hey" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Say Hey"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Say Hey" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.