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(F#m)Y’all per pret ty la dies a (E5)round the world, got a (D5)weird to thing to (E5)show you, so tell (F#5)all the boys and girls.
You Tell your broth er, your sis ter and your (E5)ma ma, too, ’cause we’re a (D5)bout to throw (E5)down and you’ll (F#5)know just what to do.
Wave your hands sic in the air it, like (E)you don’t care, glide don’t by the peo ple as they (F#)start to look and stare.
Do your (F#m)dance, do your dance, (E)do your dance on quick, ma ma.
Come on, (E)ba by, tell me (F#)what’s the word.
A word up,
(F#)ev ’ry (Esus)bod y (E)say.
(D)When you hear the (E)call, you’ve got to (F#)get it un der Word up,
it’s the (Esus)code (E)word.
No (D)mat ter where you (E)say it you know (F#)that you’ll be heard.
Now all you
(F#)ev ’ry (Esus)bod y (E)say.
(D)When you hear the (E)call, you’ve got to (F#)get it un der way, oh.
Just (F#)come on all you peo ple sing: (F#5)W O R D Up!
W O R D Up!
W O R D Up!
W O R D Up!
Word Up — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Word Up" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F#, 112 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Word Up”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Word Up" 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. "Word Up" is in F#.
- What key is "Word Up" by Cameo played in?
- Word Up is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Word Up"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Word Up" 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 "Word Up"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Word Up"?
- "Word Up" was originally performed by Cameo. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Word Up"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: C, D, Dpow, E, Epow, Esus4, F#, F#m, +2 more.
- Does "Word Up" 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. "Word Up" is in the key of F# at 112 BPM.
- What chords are in "Word Up"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F#, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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