What key is "Who Says" in?

"Who Says" by John Mayer is in the key of D with a tempo of 190 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Who Says" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

What chords are used in "Who Says"?

This arrangement of "Who Says" uses 9 chords: A, A#dim7, Asus4, Bm7, D, Dsus2, E7, Em7, +1 more.

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

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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

Me in my for an (E7)house a lone.

Who says I (A)can’t get (Dsus2)stoned?

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

(Bm7)Wait on Re fate my (E7)his to ry.

Who says I (A)can’t be (Dsus2)free?

It’s been a long

night in New York (A)Cit y.

It’s been a long

night in Bat on Rouge.

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

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

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

Fake love my for an (E7)hour or so.

Who says I (A)can’t get (Dsus2)stoned?

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

(Bm7)Does n’t mat fate to (E7)send a sign.

Who says I (A)can’t take (Dsus2)time?

It’s been a long

night in New York (A)Cit y.

It’s been a long

night in Aus tin, too.

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

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

Mm.

It’s been a long

night in New York (A)Cit y.

It’s been a long

time since twen ty two.

I don’t re 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 (Asus4)mem ber you.

Who Says by John Mayer

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 190 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Who Says”

What key is "Who Says" in?: "Who Says" by John Mayer is in the key of D with a tempo of 190 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Who Says" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
What chords are used in "Who Says"?: This arrangement of "Who Says" uses 9 chords: A, A#dim7, Asus4, Bm7, D, Dsus2, E7, Em7, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Who Says" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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.