Lyrics
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.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Say It First" by Sam Smith 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 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.