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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Those Sweet Words" by Norah Jones in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Those Sweet Words"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Those Sweet Words" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.