The Word

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Say the (D)word

and you’ll be free,

say the word

and be like me.

Say the (F)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 the be gin ning I (C)mis un der stood,

but now I’ve got it, the (G)word is good.

Spread the (D)word

and you’ll be free,

say the word

and be like me.

Say the (F)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 the be gin ning I (C)mis un der stood,

but now I’ve got it, the (G)word is good.

Spread the

Say the (Dm)word

“love,”

say the (G7)word

“love,”

say the (Dm)word,

“love,”

say the (Dm)word,

say the (Dm)word

“love.”

The Word — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"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 Bb, 116 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “The Word”

What key is "The Word" by The Beatles played in?
The Word is arranged in the key of Bb 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 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Word" 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 "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 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.

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