What key is "Say Something" in?

"Say Something" by Justin Timberlake is in the key of F with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Say Something" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Say Something" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Say Something"?

This arrangement of "Say Something" uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, F.

How long does it take to learn "Say Something" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Justin Timberlake can I play here?

Try "PUSHER LOVE GIRL", "ROCK YOUR BODY", "CAN'T STOP THE FEELING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ev ’ry one (Cm)knows

all a bout (Eb)my di rec tion.

And in my heart some where,

I wan na go there.

Still, I don’t go there.

Ev ’ry bod y says, (Bb)“Say some thing, say some thing, (F)say some thing, say some thing, (Cm)say some thing, say some thing.”

I don’t wan na get

caught up in the (F)rhy thm of it, but I can’t help my self.

No, I can’t help my self, no, no.

Caught up in the (F)mid dle of it.

No, I can’t help my self.

No, I can’t help my self, no, no, (Bb)no.

Caught up in the (F)rhy thm of it.

May be I’m look ing for some thing I can’t have.

Ev ’ry one (Cm)knows

all a bout (Eb)my trans gres sions.

Still, in my heart some where,

there’s (CN.C.)mel o dy and har mo ny for you and me to night.

I hear them call my name.

Ev ’ry bod y says, thing I can’t have.

May be I’m look ing for some thing I can’t have.

Some times the great est way to say some thing is to say noth ing at all.

Some (Bb)times the great est way to say some thing is to say noth ing at all.

is to say noth ing.

But I can’t help my self.

No, I can’t help my self, no, no.

Caught up in the (F)mid dle of it.

No, I can’t help my self.

No, I can’t help my self, no, no, (Bb)no.

Caught up in the (F)rhy thm of it.

May be I’m look ing for some thing I can’t have.

May be I’m (Bb)look ing for some thing I can’t have.

Some times the great est way to say some thing is to say noth ing at all.

is to say noth ing.

Say Something by Justin Timberlake

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Say Something”

What key is "Say Something" in?: "Say Something" by Justin Timberlake is in the key of F with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Say Something" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Say Something" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Say Something"?: This arrangement of "Say Something" uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, F.
How long does it take to learn "Say Something" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Justin Timberlake can I play here?: Try "PUSHER LOVE GIRL", "ROCK YOUR BODY", "CAN'T STOP THE FEELING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.