Other arrangements of The Word
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"The Word" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Word”
- Why does "The Word" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Word".
- What key is "The Word" by The Beatles played in?
- The Word is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Word"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Word" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Word"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Word"?
- "The Word" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Word"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Aaug, C, D7, Dm, Dm7, F, G, +2 more.
- 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 this real sheet music for "The Word"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Word".
- Can I see all the notes in "The Word"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM.