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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Who Says" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Who Says"?
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 "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.
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 "Who Says". Key of D, 190 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.