Thank You

by Sly And The Family Stone

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Lyrics

(Em7)Look ing at the dev il

grin ning at his gun,

fin gers start ter shak ing;

’said I be gin to run.

Bul lets start the chas ing;

but I be gin to stop.

We be gin to wres tle; mind;

We can I was on the top.

(I,

want to...) Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.

Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.

(Em7)Stiff all in the col lar,

fluf fy in the face.

Chit chat, chat ter try ing,

they stuf fy in the place.

Thank you for the par ty,

but I could nev er stay.

Man y things is on my mind;

We can words is in the way.

(I,

want to...) Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.

Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.

gain.

gain.

Flam ing eyes of peo ple fear burn ing in to you.

Man y men are miss ing much, hat ing what they do.

Youth and truth are mak ing love: dig it for a start er now.

Dy ing young is hard to take; sell ing out is hard er.

Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.

(I

want to...) Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.

(I

want to...) Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.

(I

want to...) Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.

(I

want to...) gain.

Thank You by Sly And The Family Stone — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Thank You” by Sly And The Family Stone in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 108 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Thank You" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Thank You"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.