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Hey, the Ma ma don’t you treat me wrong,
(F)I’m come and love me all night long.
(Bb7)Oh,
oh,
you hey, do (F7)hey,
you don’t all (C7)right, now.
See your girl ma, with the dia mond ring,
(F)I’m she na knows how to that thing.
(Bb7)Oh,
oh,
you hey, do (F7)hey,
you don’t all (C7)right, now.
Tell me what I’d say?
Tell me what I’d say right now?
Tell me what’d I (Bb7)say?
right now.
Tell me what’d I (F)say?
Tell me what I’d (C7)say?
Tell me what’d I (F)say?
Yes, I wan na know.
I me wan na know.
right now?
Ba by, I wan (Bb7)know right now.
Yes, I wan na (F)know.
Hon ey, I wan (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
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
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"What'd I Say" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “What'd I Say”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What'd I Say"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "What'd I Say" by Ray Charles played in?
- What'd I Say is arranged in the key of Bb 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What'd I 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 "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 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "What'd I Say". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.