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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" by Paul McCartney in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 132 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" is in the key of Bb at 132 BPM.