Things I'll Never Say

by Avril Lavigne
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(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Things I'll Never Say" by Avril Lavigne in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Things I'll Never Say" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Things I'll Never Say" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Things I'll Never Say"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Things I'll Never Say" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Things I'll Never Say"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Things I'll Never Say" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.