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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Family Affair" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 110 BPM.
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About “Family Affair”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Family Affair" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Family Affair" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Family Affair" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Family Affair" is in the key of G at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Family Affair"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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