Who Says

by John Mayer
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Who Says" by John Mayer: 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, 200 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Who Says”

What key is "Who Says" by John Mayer played in?
Who Says 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 "Who Says"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Who Says" 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 "Who Says"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Who Says"?
"Who Says" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Who Says" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Who Says" by John Mayer. 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 "Who Says" 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 "Who Says" 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.