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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" by Paul McCartney: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 132 BPM.

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

About “Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive”

What key is "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" by Paul McCartney played in?
Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" 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 "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive"?
"Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: Bb, Bb7, Bb9, Bdim7, C, C7, Cbdom, Cdom, +11 more.
What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?
Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" by Paul McCartney. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.