Things I'll Never Say

by Avril Lavigne
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Lyrics

(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

(A)Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm11)da, da, da, da, da, da, da, (G)da, da.

I’m tug gin’ at my (G)hair.

I’m pull in’ at my (D)clothes.

I’m try’n to keep my (A)cool.

I know it (Bm11)shows.

I’m star in’ at my (G)feet.

we’re My cheeks are turn in’ (D)red.

I’m search in’ for the (A)words in side my (Em)head.

’Cause I’m feel in’ ner vous.

Try’n to be so per fect, ’cause I know you’re worth it.

You’re worth it, yeah.

If I could say what I wan na (A)say, I’d say I wan na blow you a way.

Be with you ev ’ry (G)night.

Am I squeez in’ you too (D)tight?

If I could say what I wan na (A)see, I wan na see you go down (Bm)on one knee.

Mar ry me to (G)day.

Guess I’m wish in’ my life a (Em)way

with these things I’ll nev er (D)say.

It do me an y (G)good.

It’s just a waste of (D)time.

What use is it to (A)you what’s on my (Bm11)mind?

If it ain’t com in’ (G)out we’re My go in’ an y (D)where.

So why can’t I just (A)tell you that I (Em)care?

’Cause I’m feel in’ ner vous.

Try’n to be so per fect,

’cause I know you’re worth it.

You’re worth it, yeah.

If I could say what I wan na (A)say, I’d say I wan na blow you a way.

Be with you ev ’ry (G)night.

Am I squeez in’ you too (D)tight?

If I could say what I wan na (A)see, I wan na see you go down (Bm)on one knee.

Mar ry me to (G)day.

Guess I’m wish in’ my life a (Em)way

with these things I’ll nev er (D)say.

(Bm)say.

What’s wrong

with my tongue?

These words keep slip pin’ a way.

I stut ter.

I stum

(G6)ble

like I’ve got noth ing to (Em)say.

’Cause I’m feel in’ ner vous.

Try’n to be so per fect,

’cause I know you’re worth it.

You’re worth it,

yeah.

(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

(A)Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm11)da, da, da, da, da, da, da, (G)da, da.

(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

(A)Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm11)da, da, da, da, da, da, da, (G)da, da.

(G)day.

Guess I’m wish in’ my life a (Em)way

with these things I’ll nev er (D)say.

If I could say what I wan na (C5)say.

These things I’ll nev er (D)say.

Things I'll Never Say — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Things I'll Never Say" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 100 BPM.

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

About “Things I'll Never Say”

Where are the chord symbols for "Things I'll Never Say" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Things I'll Never Say" is in D.
What key is "Things I'll Never Say" by Avril Lavigne played in?
Things I'll Never Say 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 "Things I'll Never Say"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Things I'll Never 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 "Things I'll Never Say"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Things I'll Never Say"?
"Things I'll Never Say" was originally performed by Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?
Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Things I'll Never Say" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Things I'll Never Say" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Things I'll Never Say"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.