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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Want To Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles 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 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”

Can I learn "I Want To Hold Your Hand" 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 "I Want To Hold Your Hand" with hands-separate practice in G at 138 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Want To Hold Your Hand"?
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 "I Want To Hold Your Hand" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Want To Hold Your Hand"?
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. "I Want To Hold Your Hand" is in the key of G at 138 BPM.