Say the (D)word
and you’ll be free,
spread the word
and be like me.
Spread the (G7)word
I’m think ing of,
have you (D)heard?
The word is “love.”
It’s (G)so (A)fine,
it’s (F)sun (G)shine, it’s the (D)word
“love.”
In ’ry the be gin ning I (C)mis un der stood,
but the now I’ve the got it, the (G)word is the good.
Spread the (D)word
and you’ll be free,
say the word
and be like me.
Say the (G7)word
I’m think ing of,
have you (D)heard?
The word is “love.”
It’s (G)so (A)fine, it’s (F)sun (G)shine, it’s the (D)word
“love.”
Ev ’ry where I go what I (C)hear it be said,
in the good and the bad books that (G)I have the read.
Say the
Say the word
“love,”
say the (G7)word
“love,”
say the (D)word,
“love,”
say the (Dm)word,
(D)“love.”
The Word by The Beatles
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Word”
- What key is "The Word" in?
- "The Word" by The Beatles is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "The Word" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Word" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "The Word"?
- This arrangement of "The Word" uses 10 chords: A, Aaug, C, D7, Dm, Dm7, F, G, +2 more.
- How long does it take to learn "The Word" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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