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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Word" 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 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”
- Can I play "The Word" 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 "The Word" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Word"?
- 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. "The Word" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Word"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Word" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.