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 (G7)touch you I feel (C)hap py in (Am)side.

It’s such a (G7)feel ing that my (C)love

I can’t hide,

I (C)can’t hide,

I (C)can’t 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 (G7)touch you I feel (C)hap py in (Am)side.

It’s such a (G7)feel ing that my (C)love

I can’t hide,

I (C)can’t hide,

I (C)can’t 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 (B)hand,

I want to (D)hold your (C)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, 120 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 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 120 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 The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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.
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, 120 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.