Other arrangements of The Word
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "The Word" by The Beatles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Word" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Word" by The Beatles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Word" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Word" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.