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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Do Your Thing" by Isaac Hayes: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Do Your Thing" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Do Your Thing" by Isaac Hayes. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Do Your Thing" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Do Your Thing" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.