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It’s a fam ’ly af fair,
it’s a (Am7)fam ’ly af fair.
It’s a fam ’ly af fair,
it’s a (Am7)fam ’ly af fair.
One child grows up to be
some bod y that (C7)just loves to learn.
And ’noth (Gm7)er,
’noth er (C7)child
grows up to (Gm7)be
some bod y you just (C7)love to burn.
Ma ma loves
the both of (Gm7)them.
You see, it’s in the (C7)blood.
Both kids
are good to Ma ma.
Blood’s thick er than the (C7)mud, it’s a fam ’ly af fair.
It’s a fam ’ly af fair,
it’s a fam ’ly af fair.
What of it?
New ly wed
a year a (Gm7)go,
but we’re still just (C7)check in’ each oth er out.
No bod y
wants to (Gm7)gloat,
no bod y wants to (C7)be left out.
You can’t (C7)leave ’cause your heart is there.
But sure you can’t (C7)stay ’cause you been some where else.
You can’t cry
’cause you’ll look broke (Gm7)down, but you’re cry in’ an y way ’cause you’re (C7)all broke down.
It’s a fam ’ly af fair.
It’s a fam ’ly af fair,
it’s a fam ’ly af fair.
It’s a fam ’ly af fair,
it’s a fam ’ly af fair.
It’s a fam ’ly af fair,
it’s a (Am7)fam ’ly af fair.
It’s a fam ’ly af fair,
it’s a (Am7)fam ’ly af fair.
Family Affair — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Family Affair" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 110 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 “Family Affair”
- Can I play "Family Affair" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Family Affair" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Family Affair" by Sly And The Family Stone played in?
- Family Affair is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Family Affair"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Family Affair" 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 "Family Affair"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Family Affair"?
- "Family Affair" was originally performed by Sly And The Family Stone. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Family Affair"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, Am7, Bbmaj7, C, C7, D7, Dm7, Gm7.
- What other songs by Sly And The Family Stone can I play here?
- Try "EVERYBODY IS A STAR", "IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY", "THANK YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Family Affair"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Family Affair" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Family Affair"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Family Affair" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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