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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"I Want To Hold Your Hand" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Want To Hold Your Hand"?
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 "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.
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 "I Want To Hold Your Hand". Key of G, 78 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.