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The Word:The Beatles.
#1.
D7Say the word and you'll be free,
Say the word and be like me.
Say the G7word I'm thinking of,
Have you D7heard the word is love?
It's Aso A7fine, It's sGunsG7hine,
It's the D7word..love.
DIn the beginning I misCunderstood,
FBut now I've got it, the Gword is good.
#2.
Spread the D7word and you'll be free,
Spread the word and be like me.
Spread the G7word I'm thinking of,
Have you D7heard the word is love?
It's Aso A7fine, It's sGunsG7hine,
It's the D7word...love.
DEvery where I go I Chear it said,
FIn the good and bad books Gthat I have read.
#3.
Say the D7word and you'll be free,
Say the word and be like me.
Say the G7word I'm thinking of,
Have you D7heard the word is love?
It's Aso A7fine, It's sGunsG7hine,
It's the D7word...love.
DNow that I know, what I Cfeel must be right,
I'm Fhere to show everyGbody the light.
#4.
Give the D7world a chance to say,
That the word is just the way.
It's the G7word I'm thinking of.
And the D7only word is love.
It's Aso A7fine, It's sGunsG7hine,
It's the D7word...love.
OUTRO:
D7Say the word, love...say the G7word, love.
D7Say the word, love...say the G7word, love.
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
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The story behind the song

"The Word" is an exploration of love as an overarching concept, a fundamental theme of the universe, and an answer to life's questions. It was the first time the Beatles wrote a song about love in this conceptual way, rather than as a romantic sentiment. The lyrics reflect the idea that love is present in everything, from books to daily experiences, and it marks a pivotal moment in the band's musical journey. Musically, it's built on a driving beat and a simple melody, almost like a single-note chant. Playing this song channels a sense of universal connection and the power of a singular, profound idea.

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