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Hey, the ma ma don’t you treat me wrong,
I’m come and love you me to all night long.
(Bb7)Oh,
oh, you don’t hey, do (F7)hey.
You don’t All do (C7)right, now.
See your girl ma, with the dia mond ring,
I’m she na knows you how to twist that thing.
(Bb7)Oh,
oh, you don’t hey, do (F7)hey.
You don’t All do (C7)right, now.
Tell me what’d I say?
Tell me what’d I say right now?
Tell me what’d I wan na (Bb7)say?
right now,
Tell me what’d I (F)say?
Tell me what’d I wan na (C7)say?
Tell me what’d I (F)say?
Yes, I wan na know,
I me wan na know.
right now?
Ba by, I I wan na (Bb7)know right now,
yes, I wan na (F)know.
Hon ey, I I wan na (C7)know,
yes, I wan na (F)know.
Yes, I wan na
Hey,
(Hey)
ho,
(ho)
hey, (hey) ho, (ho) hey, (hey) ho, (ho) hey.
Sing me one more time,
sing me one more time.
right now.
Sing me one more (Bb7)time, right now,
sing me one more (F)time.
Sing me one more (C7)time,
sing me one more (F)time.
Hey,
(Hey)
ho,
(ho)
hey, (hey) ho, (ho) hey, (hey) ho, (ho) hey.
Make me feel so good,
make me feel so good.
right now.
Make me feel so (Bb7)good right now,
make me feel so (F)good.
Make me feel so (C7)good,
make me feel so (F)good.
Come on, twist that thing,
come on, twist that thing.
Keep a twist in’ that (Bb7)thing,
keep a twist in’ that (F)thing.
Keep a twist in’ that (C7)thing,
keep a twist in’ that (F)thing.
Make me feel all right,
well, I feel all right.
Well, I feel all that (Bb7)right,
well, I feel all that (F)right.
Well, I feel all that (C7)right,
well, I feel all that (F)right.
Make me feel all
What'd I Say — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "What'd I Say" by Ray Charles: 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 F, 105 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “What'd I Say”
- What key is "What'd I Say" by Ray Charles played in?
- What'd I Say is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What'd I Say"?
- The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What'd I 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 "What'd I Say"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What'd I Say"?
- "What'd I Say" was originally performed by Ray Charles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "What'd I Say"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb7, C7, F, F7, Fmaj9.
- What other songs by Ray Charles can I play here?
- Try "I GOT A WOMAN", "GEORGIA ON MY MIND", "YOU DON'T KNOW ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "What'd I Say" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What'd I Say" by Ray Charles. 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 "What'd I Say" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "What'd I 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.