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, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

It I’m tug gin’ at my (G)hair.

I’m pull in’ at my clothes.

I’m try’n to keep my cool.

I know it shows.

I’m star in’ at my (G)feet.

we’re My cheeks are turn in’ red.

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

I’m I’m feel in’ nerv ous.

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 say, I’d say I wan na blow you a way.

Be with you ev ’ry night.

Am I squeez in’ you too tight?

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

Mar ry me to day.

Guess I’m wish in’ my life a way

with these things I’ll nev er say.

It don’t do me an y (G)good.

It’s just a waste of time.

What use is it to you what’s on my mind?

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

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

’Cause I’m feel in’ nerv ous.

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 say, I’d say I wan na blow you a way.

Be with you ev ’ry night.

Am I squeez in’ you too tight?

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

Mar ry me to day.

Guess I’m wish in’ my life a way

with these things I’ll nev er say.

(Bm)What is, what’s wrong

with my tongue?

These words keep slip pin’ a way.

I stut ter.

I stum ble

like I’ve got noth ing to say.

’Cause I’m feel in’ nerv ous.

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, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

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

(A)Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

da.

Guess I’m wish in’ my life a way

with these things I’ll nev er say.

If I could say what I wan na say

These things I’ll nev er say.

Things I'll Never Say — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Things I'll Never Say" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Things I'll Never Say”

Why does "Things I'll Never Say" 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 "Things I'll Never Say".
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?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "Things I'll Never Say"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Asus2, Bm, Bmin, C, D, Em, G, +1 more.
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.
Is this real sheet music for "Things I'll Never Say"?
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 "Things I'll Never Say".
Can I see all the notes in "Things I'll Never Say"?
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 100 BPM.