About “Say Something”

Why does "Say Something" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Say Something".

What key is "Say Something" by A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera played in?

Say Something is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Say Something"?

The arrangement plays at 162 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Say Something" easy to play on piano?

This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.

Can I download sheet music for "Say Something"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Say Something"?

"Say Something" was originally performed by A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Say Something"?

This arrangement uses 5 chords: Asus4, Bm, D, F#m, G.

Is this real sheet music for "Say Something"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Say Something".

Can I see all the notes in "Say Something"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 162 BPM.