What key is "Whatcha Say" in?

"Whatcha Say" by Jason Derulo is in the key of C with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Whatcha Say" 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 "Whatcha Say" 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 "Whatcha Say"?

This arrangement of "Whatcha Say" uses 7 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm.

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

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

What other songs by Jason Derulo can I play here?

Try "RIDIN' SOLO", "WANT TO WANT ME", "IN MY HEAD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)(Wha wha wha wha what did she say?)

(Mm, what cha say,

mm, that you on ly meant well?

Well, of course you did.

Mm, what cha say,

mm, that it’s all for the best?

Of course it is.) (CN.C.)I (I) was so wrong (wrong) for so long, (long) on ly try’n’ to please our my self.

(my self) Girl, I (I) was caught up (up) in her lust, (lust) when I don’t real ly want no one else.

So, know, I know I should have treat ed you bet ter, but me and you were meant to last for ev er.

So let me in, give me an oth er chance to real ly be your man.

’Cause when the (Eb)roof caved in and the (Bb)truth came out, I just (Gm)did n’t know what to do.

But when (Eb)I be come a star, we’ll be (Bb)liv in’ so large; I’ll do (Gm)an y thing for you.

So tell me girl...

(Eb)(Mm, what cha say,

mm, that you (Gm)on ly meant well?

Well, of course you did.

(Eb)Mm, what cha say,

mm, that it’s (Gm)all for the best?

Of course it is.

(Eb)Mm, what cha say,

mm, that you (Gm)on ly meant well?

Well, of course you did.

(Eb)Mm, what cha say,

wha wha wha wha (Gm)what did she say?)

(CN.C.)How (how) could I live (live) with my self (self) know ing that I let our love go?

(love go) And, ooh, (ooh) what I’d do (do) for one chance; (chance) when I just got ta let no you know.

So, know, I know I what I did was n’t clev er, but me and you were meant to be to geth er.

So let me in, give me an oth er chance to real ly be your man.

’Cause when the (Eb)roof caved in and the (Bb)truth came out, I just (Gm)did n’t know what to do.

But when (Eb)I be come a star, we’ll be (Bb)liv in’ so large; I’ll do (Gm)an y thing for you.

So tell me girl...

(Eb)(Mm, what cha say,

mm, that you (Gm)on ly meant well?

Well, of course you did.

(Eb)Mm, what cha say,

mm, that it’s (Gm)all for the best?

Of course it is.

(Eb)Mm, what cha say,

mm, that you (Gm)on ly meant well?

Well, of course you did.

(Eb)Mm, what cha say,

wha wha wha wha (Gm)what did she say?)

Girl, me, tell me what cha say?

I don’t want you to leave me, though you caught me cheat ing.

Tell me, tell me what cha say?

I real ly need you in my life, ’cause things ain’t right, girl.

Tell me, tell me what cha say?

I don’t want you to leave me, though you caught me cheat ing.

Tell me, tell me what cha say?

I real ly need you in my life, ’cause things ain’t right, girl.

things ain’t right.

’Cause when the (Eb)roof caved in and the (Bb)truth came out, I just (Gm)did n’t know what to do.

But when (Eb)I be come a star, we’ll be (Bb)liv in’ so large; I’ll do (Gm)an y thing for you.

(So, (Dm)ba by, what cha say?) (Gm)what did she say?)

Whatcha Say by Jason Derulo

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Whatcha Say”

What key is "Whatcha Say" in?: "Whatcha Say" by Jason Derulo is in the key of C with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Whatcha Say" 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 "Whatcha Say" 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 "Whatcha Say"?: This arrangement of "Whatcha Say" uses 7 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "Whatcha Say" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Jason Derulo can I play here?: Try "RIDIN' SOLO", "WANT TO WANT ME", "IN MY HEAD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.