Who Says

by John Mayer
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Who Says" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 190 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Who Says”

Can I play "Who Says" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Who Says" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 190 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Who Says" 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 "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 chords are used in "Who Says"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A#dim7, Asus4, Bm7, D, Dsus2, E7, Em7, +1 more.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Who Says"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Who Says" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Who Says"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Who Says" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.