Say Say Say

by Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson
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Lyrics

(Am7)Say, say, say what you (D)want but (Dm)don’t play the games with my af fec tion.

I (Am7)Take, take, take what you (D)need but (Dm)don’t leave me with no di rec tion.

What (Dm)All a lone I sit home (F)by the phone wait ing (Am)for you,

ba by.

(Dm)Through the years how can you (F)stand to hear my plead ing (E)for you dear?

You know I’m cry ing ooh ooh ooh ooh (Am)ooh.

Now (Am7)go, go, go where you (D)want but (Dm)don’t leave the me who here for ev er.

I (Am7)You, you, you stay a (D)way so (Dm)long girl I with see you nev er.

What (Dm)can I do, girl, to get (F)through to you?

’Cause I (Am)love you,

ba by.

(Dm)Stand ing here bap tized in (F)all my tears, my ba by, (E)through the years, you know I’m cry ing ooh ooh ooh ooh (Am)ooh.

Now

You

(Am)nev er ev er wor ry (G)and you nev er shed a (Am)tear.

You’re (G)say ing that my (Am)love ain’t real just (E)look at my face, these tears ain’t dry ing.

(Am)ooh.

Say Say Say — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Say Say Say" by Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson: 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, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Say Say Say”

What key is "Say Say Say" by Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson played in?
Say Say Say 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 Say Say"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Say Say Say" 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 Say Say"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Say Say Say"?
"Say Say Say" was originally performed by Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is there a karaoke version of "Say Say Say" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Say Say Say" by Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson. 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 Say Say" 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 Say Say" 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.