1997Released
2:20

Did You Know?

Interesting facts and trivia about Say Yes. By Songfacts®.

Smith describes this song as being "insanely optimistic." It was written when he had just broken up with his girlfriend, Joanna Bolme, and realized how much he wanted her back.

Elliot says that it took him five minutes to write the lyrics and the music.

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Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Say Yes.
FKey
MajorMode
4/4Time Signature
153BPM

Album

The album Say Yes is released on.

Released By

The record label that has released Say Yes.
Universal Music
© 2015 The Estate Of Elliott Smith, Under exclusive licence to Universal Music International B.V.
℗ 2015 The Estate Of Elliott Smith, Under exclusive licence to Universal Music International B.V.

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