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, 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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Things I'll Never Say" by Avril Lavigne: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Things I'll Never Say" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Things I'll Never Say" by Avril Lavigne. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Things I'll Never Say" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Things I'll Never Say" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.