A Little Respect

by Erasure
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Lyrics

I (Csus4)try to dis cov (C)- er

a lit tle (Csus4)some thing to make me sweet er,

we oh, (Gsus4)ba by re frain

and live from (Esus4)break ing my heart.

I’m so in love with you,

I’ll be for ev er blue,

(Gsus4)that you give me no (F)rea son, you know you make to me (Am)work so hard, er?

(Gsus4)that you gim me no, (G)that you gim me no, (C)that you gim me no, (G)that you gim me no (C)soul.

I hear you call ing,

oh, ba by please

give a lit tle res (Em)pect

(F)to

me.

And (Csus4)if I should falt (C)- er,

a would you (Csus4)o pen your arms out to me?

we can (Gsus4)make love not war,

and live at (Esus4)peace with our hearts.

I’m so in love with you,

I’ll be for ev er blue,

(Gsus4)what re li gion or (F)rea son could drive a man to for (Am)sake his lov er?

(Gsus4)Don’t you tell me no, (G)don’t you tell me no, (C)don’t you tell me no, (G)don’t you tell me no (C)soul.

I hear you call ing,

oh, ba by please

give a lit tle res (Em)pect

(F)to

me.

And (Csus4)if I should falt

I’m so in love

A Little Respect — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "A Little Respect" by Erasure: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “A Little Respect

What key is the piano accompaniment for "A Little Respect" by Erasure in?
The backing track is in C at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "A Little Respect" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "A Little Respect"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "A Little Respect", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "A Little Respect" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "A Little Respect"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "A Little Respect"?
"A Little Respect" was originally performed by Erasure. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Erasure are available?
Other accompaniments by Erasure: "Always". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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