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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Say Hey" by Michael Franti & Spearhead: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Say Hey" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Say Hey" by Michael Franti & Spearhead. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Say Hey" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Say Hey" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.