Do Your Thing

by Isaac Hayes
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Lyrics

If the (Fm7)mu sic you makes you move,

’cause you your can of dig the groove, steam, then groove on,

groove on.

If you feel like you wan na make love ’cause un der the stars a bove,

love on,

love on.

If it’s some thin’ you wan na say

and talk in’ is the on ly way, rap on,

oh, rap on.

’Cause what ev er,

oh, you do,

oh, you got to do your (Fm7)thing, yeah.

If you (Fm7)feel like you wan na scream,

’cause that’s your way of let tin’ off steam, then scream on,

scream on.

If you feel like you wan na sing, love ’cause sing der in’ is your thing,

sing on,

sing on.

If you wan na make love all night,

and talk in’ and you feel it’s right, right on,

oh, right on.

’Cause what ev er,

oh, you do,

oh, you got to do your (Fm7)thing, yeah.

If you (Fm7)thing now.

Do your thing.

Do Your Thing — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Do Your Thing" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Db, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Do Your Thing

Why does "Do Your Thing" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Do Your Thing".
What key is "Do Your Thing" by Isaac Hayes played in?
Do Your Thing is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Do Your Thing"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Do Your Thing" 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 "Do Your Thing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Do Your Thing"?
"Do Your Thing" was originally performed by Isaac Hayes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Do Your Thing"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Ab, C, C7, Fm7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Isaac Hayes can I play here?
Try "THEME FROM SHAFT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Do Your Thing"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Do Your Thing".
Can I see all the notes in "Do Your Thing"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Db at 90 BPM.

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