I Want To Hold Your Hand

by Glee Cast
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Lyrics

Yeah, (G)I’ll

tell you some thing

I think you’ll un der stand.

When (Gsus2)I

say that some thing,

I want to hold your hand.

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

I want to (D)hold your hand.

Oh please,

say to me

you’ll let me be your man.

And (G)please

say to me

you’ll let me hold your (Bm)hand.

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

I want to (D)hold your hand.

And when I

touch you I feel hap py

in (A5)side.

It’s such a feel ing that my love,

I can’t (D)hide,

I (C)can’t (D)hide,

I (C)can’t (D)hide.

Yeah, (G)you’ve

got that some thing,

I think you un der stand.

When (G)I

feel that some thing,

I want to hold your hand.

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

I want to (D)hold your hand.

I want to (D)hold

(CN.C.)your

hand.

I Want To Hold Your Hand — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Want To Hold Your Hand" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 78 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Want To Hold Your Hand”

Can I play "I Want To Hold Your Hand" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Want To Hold Your Hand" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Want To Hold Your Hand" by Glee Cast 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 78 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Glee Cast. 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 12 chords: Apow, B, Bm, C, D, D#dim, D6, Dm, +4 more.
What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Want To Hold Your Hand"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Want To Hold Your Hand" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Want To Hold Your Hand"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Want To Hold Your Hand" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.