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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive"?
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 "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 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 "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive". Key of Bb, 132 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.