Those Sweet Words

by Norah Jones
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Lyrics

(D)What did you say?

I know I saw you sing ing; but my ears the won’t stop ring ing long e nough to (Dsus2)hear those sweet words.

(Dsus2)What did you say?

End of the day;

the hour I hand has spun, ing;

but be fore the night is done, ing I just have to (Dsus2)hear those sweet words

(Dsus2)What did you say?

End of the day;

spok en like a (Dsus2)mel o dy.

All your love

is a lost

bal loon,

ris ing up

through

the af

ter noon

till it could (B7)fit on the head of a (E)pin.

What Come on in.

say?

Did you (A)have a hard time sleep ing?

’Cause the heav y moon was keep (A5)ing me a wake,

and all I know is,

I’m just glad to (Dsus2)see you a gain.

See my love ing, but my ears

won’t stop ring ing long e nough to (Dsus2)hear those sweet words

and your sim ple (Dsus2)mel o dy.

I just have to (Dsus2)hear those sweet words

spok en like a (Dsus2)mel o dy.

I just have to

I just want to hear those sweet words...

Those Sweet Words — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Those Sweet Words" 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 A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Those Sweet Words”

Can I play "Those Sweet Words" 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 "Those Sweet Words" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Those Sweet Words" by Norah Jones played in?
Those Sweet Words is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Those Sweet Words"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Those Sweet Words" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Those Sweet Words"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Those Sweet Words"?
"Those Sweet Words" was originally performed by Norah Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Those Sweet Words"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A7, Amaj7, Apow, B7, C#7, D, Dmaj9, +6 more.
What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?
Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Those Sweet Words"?
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. "Those Sweet Words" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Those Sweet Words"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Those Sweet Words" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.