Hello! Below you'll find my "Say It Ain't So" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Weezer is full of cool chord changes. I'm basing my video on the piano accompaniment part as heard on the recording.
Enjoy!
Say It Ain't So Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Say It Ain't So:
Say It Ain't So Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
Cm G Ab Eb x2
Cm G Ab Eb
Oh yeah.
Cm G Ab Eb
All right.
Cm G Ab Eb x2
Cm G Ab Eb
Oh yeah.
Cm G Ab Eb
All right.
[Verse 1]
Cm G Ab Eb
Somebody's Heine' is crowdin' my icebox
Cm G Ab Eb
Somebody's cold one is givin' me chills
Cm G Ab Eb
Guess I'll just close my eyes
Cm G Ab Eb
Somebody's Heine' is crowdin' my icebox
Cm G Ab Eb
Somebody's cold one is givin' me chills
Cm G Ab Eb
Guess I'll just close my eyes
[Interlude]
Cm G Ab Eb
Oh yeah, alright
Cm G Ab Eb
Feels good, inside
Cm G Ab Eb
Oh yeah, alright
Cm G Ab Eb
Feels good, inside
[Verse 2]
Cm G Ab Eb
Flip on the tele', wrestle with Jimmy
Cm G Ab Eb
Something is bubbling behind my back
Cm G Ab Eb
The bottle is ready to blow
Cm G Ab Eb
Flip on the tele', wrestle with Jimmy
Cm G Ab Eb
Something is bubbling behind my back
Cm G Ab Eb
The bottle is ready to blow
[Chorus]
Cm G Ab Eb
Say it ain't so
Cm G Ab Eb
Your drug is a heartbreaker
Cm G Ab Eb
Say it ain't so
Cm G Ab Eb
My love is a lifetaker
Cm G Ab Eb
Say it ain't so
Cm G Ab Eb
Your drug is a heartbreaker
Cm G Ab Eb
Say it ain't so
Cm G Ab Eb
My love is a lifetaker
[Interlude]
Cm G Ab Eb x2
Cm G Ab Eb x2
[Verse 3]
Cm G Ab Eb
I can't confront you, I never could do
Cm G Ab Eb
That which might hurt you, so try and be cool
Cm G Ab
When I say - This way is a waterslide
Eb
Away from me that takes you further every
Cm G Ab Eb
day (hey), so be cool
Cm G Ab Eb
day (hey), so be cool
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Bb Bb/A Eb G
Dear Daddy, I write you in spite of years of silence.
Bb B/A Eb
You've cleaned up, found Jesus
Bb Bb/A Eb G
Dear Daddy, I write you in spite of years of silence.
Bb B/A Eb
You've cleaned up, found Jesus
G
Things are good or so I hear.
Bb Bb/A Eb F
This bottle of Steven's awakens ancient feelings.
Bb Bb/A Eb
Like father, stepfather
Bb Bb/A Eb F
This bottle of Steven's awakens ancient feelings.
Bb Bb/A Eb
Like father, stepfather
F Cm G
The son is drowning in the floooooood yea
Ab Eb
Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Ab Eb
Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
[Solo]
Cm G Ab Eb x3
Cm G Ab Eb x3
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Cm G Ab Eb x2
Cm G Ab Eb x2
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Say It Ain't So Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Say It Ain't So" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Say It Ain't So" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
