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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Word" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Word" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Word" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "The Word" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Word" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Word"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.