What key is "Who Says" in?

"Who Says" by John Mayer is in the key of D with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Who Says" 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 "Who Says" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Who Says" on piano?

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

What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?

Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Who says I (G)can’t get stoned, (Em7)turn off the lights and the (A)tel e phone?

Me in my for an (E)house a lone.

(G)Who says I (A)can’t get (D)stoned?

Who says I (G)can’t be free from (Em7)all of the things that I (A)used to be?

(Bm7)Wait Re write my if I (E)his to ry.

(G)Who says I (A)can’t be (D)free?

It’s been a long

(D)night in New York (A)Cit y.

It’s been a long

(D)night in Bat on (A)Rouge.

I don’t re (D)mem ber you (A#)look ing an y bet (Bm7)ter.

But (Em7)then a gain, I don’t re mem ber you.

Who says I (G)can’t get stoned, (Em7)call up a girl that I (A)used to know?

Fake love my for an (E)hour or so.

(G)Who says I (A)can’t get (D)stoned?

Who says I (G)can’t take time, (Em7)meet all the girls in the (A)coun ty line?

(Bm7)Wait on fate to if I (E)send a sign.

(G)Who says I (A)can’t take (D)time?

It’s been a long

(D)night in New York (A)Cit y.

It’s been a long

(D)night in Aus tin, (A)too.

I don’t re (D)mem ber you (A#)look ing an y bet (Bm7)ter.

But (Em7)then a gain, I don’t re mem ber you.

I don’t re (D)mem ber you (A#)look ing an y bet ter.

But (Em7)then a gain, I don’t re mem ber, (A)don’t re mem ber you.

Who Says by John Mayer

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Who Says”

What key is "Who Says" in?: "Who Says" by John Mayer is in the key of D with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Who Says" 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 "Who Says" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Who Says" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?: Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.