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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Say Hey" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Say Hey"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Say Hey". Key of Bb, 180 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.