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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Family Affair" by Sly And The Family Stone: 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 D, 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”
- What key is "Family Affair" by Sly And The Family Stone played in?
- Family Affair is arranged in the key of D 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Family Affair" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Family Affair" by Sly And The Family Stone. 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 "Family Affair" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Family Affair" 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.