Say Say Say

by Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson
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(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Say Say Say" 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 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Say Say Say"?
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 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 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 Say Say". Key of C, 140 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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