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I nev er feel like (C)this
But I’m I’m used to emp ti (C)ness in my (Am)heart
to and in with my arms.
I You’re not what I’m used (C)to.
I You keep me guess in’ with (C)things that you do.
I hope that they’re (F)true.
’Cause I’m (Am)nev er gon na heal my past
if I (Gsus)run ev ’ry time it (G)starts.
So I need to know
if I’m in this a lone.
Come on, ba by,
say it first.
I need to hear you
say those words if I’m all that you de (G)sire,
I prom ise there’ll be (F)fire.
I need to hear you
say it first.
Come on, ba by,
do your worst.
I know you’ll take me high er.
So come on, dar (F)ling, if you love (Gsus)me, say it first.
(C)(Say it, say it, say it.
Won’t you (G)say it to me?
(C)Say it, say it, say it.
Won’t you (G)say it to me?)
I know you’re right for (C)me.
But I’m wait ing for ev ’ry (C)thing in your (Am)world
to a lign with my world.
I think of you while I (C)sleep.
I dream of what we in’ could (C)be if we grow
to geth er, un (F)fold.
’Cause I’m (Am)nev er gon na heal my past
if I (Gsus)run ev ’ry time it (G)starts.
So I need to know
if I’m in this a lone.
Come on, ba by,
say it first.
I need to hear you
say those words if I’m all that you de (G)sire,
I prom ise there’ll be (F)fire.
I need to hear you
say it first.
Come on, ba by,
do your worst.
I know you’ll take me high er.
So come on, dar (F)ling, if you love (Gsus)me, say it first.
(C)(Say it, say it, say it.
Won’t you (G)say it to me?
(C)Say it, say it, say it.
Won’t you (G)say it to me?) (C)(Say it, say it, say it.
Won’t you (G)say it to me?
(C)Say it, say it, say it.
Won’t you (G)say it to me?)
Say it first.
I (C)need to hear you
say those words if I’m all that you de (G)sire,
I prom ise there’ll be (F)fire.
I need to hear you (Gsus)me, say it first.
(C)(Say it, say it, say it.
Won’t you (G)say it to me?
(C)Say it, say it, say it.
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Say It First — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Say It First" by Sam Smith: 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 C, 118 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Say It First”
- What key is "Say It First" by Sam Smith played in?
- Say It First is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Say It First"?
- The arrangement plays at 118 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Say It First" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Say It First"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Say It First"?
- "Say It First" was originally performed by Sam Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
- Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Say It First" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Say It First" by Sam Smith. 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 It First" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 It First" 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.