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Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
If no one is a (Fm)round, you say, “Ba by, I (Fm7)love you.” If (Bdim7)you ain’t run ning (Cm)game, say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You’re act ing kind a (Fm7)shad y, ain’t call ing me (Fm7)“Ba by.” (Bdim7)Why the sud den change?
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
When no one is a (Fm)round, you say, “Ba by, I (Fm7)love you.” If (Bdim7)you ain’t run ning (Cm)game, say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You’re act ing kind a (Fm7)shad y, ain’t call ing me (Fm7)“Ba by.” (Bdim7)Bet ter say my (Cm)name.
y oth er day I would (Ab)call, you would say, How (Fm)“Ba by, how’s your day?” But to (Bdim7)day ver with it ain’t the same.
Don’t (Cm)Ev ’ry oth er word is “Uh (Ab)huh, yeah, o kay.” when (Fm)Could it be that you are at the (Bdim7)crib with an oth er la dy?
It’s (Cm)If you be took it there, first of (Ab)all, let me say, when (Fm)I am not the one to sit a round of some and be played.
So (Cm)prove your self to me: If I’m the (Ab)girl you that you claim, why ting (Fm)don’t you say the things that you (Fm7)said to me yes ter (G)day?
I (Cm)know you say that I am as sum ing things.
(Ab)Some thing’s go ing down, that’s the way it seems.
(Fm)Should n’t be no rea son why you’re act ing strange if (Fm7)no bod y’s hold ing you (Bdim7)back from me.
’Cause (Cm)I know how you u sua’ly do, where you’re (Ab)say ing ev ’ry thing to me times two.
(Fm)Why can’t you just tell the truth?
If (Fm7)some bod y’s there, then (Bdim7)tell me who.
(Cm)change?
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
If no one is a (Fm)round, you say, “Ba by, I (Fm7)love you.” If (Bdim7)you ain’t run ning (Cm)game, say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You’re act ing kind a (Fm)shad y, ain’t call ing me (Fm7)“Ba by.” (Bdim7)Why the sud den (Cm)change?
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
When no one is a (Fm)round, you say, “Ba by, I (Fm7)love you.” If (Bdim7)you ain’t run ning (Cm)game, say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You’re act ing kind a (Fm)shad y, ain’t call ing me (Fm7)“Ba by.” (Bdim7)Why the sud den (Fm7)“Ba by.” (Bdim7)Bet ter say my (Fm7)“Ba by.” (Bdim7)Bet ter say my (Cm)name.
Yeah (Fm)yeah ye yeah yeah.
Yeah (Cm)yeah ye yeah,
yeah (Ab)yeah ye yeah,
yeah (Fm)yeah ye yeah.
Yeah (Fm7)yeah ye yeah yeah (Bdim7)yeah ye yeah yeah (Cm)yeah ye yeah.
Yeah (Ab)yeah ye yeah,
yeah (Fm)yeah ye yeah.
Yeah (Fm7)yeah ye yeah yeah (Bdim7)yeah ye yeah.
Oh ooh oh.
I (Cm)know you say that I am as sum ing things.
(Ab)Some thing’s go ing down, that’s the way it seems.
(Fm)Should n’t be no rea son why you’re act ing strange if (Fm7)no bod y’s hold ing you (Bdim7)back from me.
’Cause (Cm)I know how you u sua’ly do, where you’re (Ab)say ing ev ’ry thing to me times two.
(Fm)Why can’t you just tell the truth?
If (Fm7)some bod y’s there, then (Bdim7)tell me who.
change?
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
If no one is a (Fm)round, you say, “Ba by, I (Fm7)love you.” If (Bdim7)you ain’t run ning (Cm)game, say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You’re act ing kind a (Fm)shad y, ain’t call ing me (Fm7)“Ba by.” (Bdim7)Why the sud den name.
Say my name, say my (Ab)name.
When no one is a (Fm)round, you say, “Ba by, I (Fm7)love you.” If (Bdim7)you ain’t run ning (Cm)game, say my name, say my (Ab)name.
You’re act ing kind a (Fm)shad y, ain’t call ing me (Fm7)“Ba by.” (Bdim7)Bet ter say my (CN.C.)name.
Say My Name — Simple Sheet Music
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"Say My Name" 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 F, 120 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 My Name”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Say My Name"?
- 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 My Name" by Destiny's Child played in?
- Say My Name is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Say My Name"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Say My Name" 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 My Name"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Say My Name"?
- "Say My Name" was originally performed by Destiny's Child. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Say My Name"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bdim7, C, Cm, Fm, Fm7, G7.
- What other songs by Destiny's Child can I play here?
- Try "STAND UP FOR LOVE", "THROUGH WITH LOVE", "SURVIVOR". 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 My Name". Key of F, 120 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.
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