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Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive

· by Paul McCartney

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(CN.C.)You got to ac cent tchu ate the pos i tive, e (Bdim7)lim i nate the (Bb)neg a tive, latch (Eb7)on to the af firm a tive; (G7)don’t mess with (Bb)Mis ter In Be (F7)tween.

You got to spread joy up to the max i mum, bring (Bdim7)gloom down to the (Bb)min i mum.

Have (Eb7)faith; all pan de mo ni um (G7)lia ble to (Bb)walk up on the (F7)tween.

You got to (F7)scene.

(C13)To il lus (F7)trate (C13)my last re (F7)mark: Jo nah in the (Bb7)whale and No (Bb)ah in the ark, (C13)what did they (F7)do just when (D)ev ’ry thing seemed so dark?

“Man,” “Man,” said, they said, “we got ta ac cent tchu ate the pos i tive, e lim i nate the (Bb)neg a tive, latch (Eb7)on to the af firm a tive; (G7)don’t mess with (C)Mis ter In Be tween.”

To il lus trate my last re mark: Jo nah in the

(Cb13)Oh (Bb9)no, (Bdim7)we (F6)will, (D7b5)if (G13)we, (C7#5)it’s (F7)way (Cb13)too (Bb9)dark (Bdim7)for (F6)you,

don’t mess (CN.C.)with Mis ter In Be tween.

Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive by Paul McCartney — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive” by Paul McCartney in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 132 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" use?: Just 19 chords: Bb, Bb7, Bb9, Bdim7, C, C7, Cbdom, Cdom, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Paul McCartney songs work for kids?: Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.