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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"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 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”
- 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 Bb.
- 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.
- 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 Bb at 116 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 Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.