I Want To Hold Your Hand

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Oh yeah, (G)I’ll

tell you (D)some thing

I think you’ll un der (Bm)stand.

When (G)I

say that (D)some thing,

I want to hold your hand,

I want to (D)hold your (G)hand,

I want to (D)hold your (G)hand.

Oh, (G)please

say to (D)me thing

you’ll let me be your (Bm)man,

and (G)please

say to (D)me thing,

you’ll let me hold your hand.

Now let me (D)hold your (G)hand,

I want to (D)hold your (G)hand.

Oh, (G)hand.

And when I (G)touch you I feel (C)hap py in side.

It’s such a (G)feel ing that my (C)love I can’t (D)hide,

(C)I can’t (D)hide,

(C)I can’t (D)hide!

Yeah, (G)you

got that (D)some thing

I think you’ll un der (Bm)stand.

When (G)I

say that (D)some thing,

I want to hold your hand,

I want to (D)hold your (G)hand,

I want to (D)hold your (G)hand.

And when I (G)touch you I feel (C)hap py in side.

It’s such a (G)feel ing that my (C)love I can’t (D)hide,

(C)I can’t (D)hide,

(C)I can’t (D)hide!

Yeah, (G)you

got that (D)some thing

I think you’ll un der (Bm)stand.

When (G)I

feel that (D)some thing,

I want to hold your hand,

I want to (D)hold your (G)hand,

I want to (D)hold your (G)hand.

I want to (D)hold your (B7)hand,

I want to (D)hold your (C)hand.

I Want To Hold Your Hand — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Want To Hold Your Hand" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 138 BPM.

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

About “I Want To Hold Your Hand”

Where are the chord symbols for "I Want To Hold Your Hand" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Want To Hold Your Hand" is in G.
What key is "I Want To Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles played in?
I Want To Hold Your Hand is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Want To Hold Your Hand"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Want To Hold Your Hand" 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 "I Want To Hold Your Hand"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Want To Hold Your Hand"?
"I Want To Hold Your Hand" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Want To Hold Your Hand"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, B7, Bm, C, D, Dm7, Em, G.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "I Want To Hold Your Hand" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Want To Hold Your Hand" is in the key of G at 138 BPM.
What chords are in "I Want To Hold Your Hand"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.