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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Say Hey" by Michael Franti & Spearhead in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Say Hey" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — 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 Hey" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 180 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Say Hey"?
- 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 Hey" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Say Hey"?
- 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 Hey" is in the key of Bb at 180 BPM.