Family Affair

by Mary J. Blige
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Let’s get it crunk; we’re gon’ have fun up on it (in this dance a (Gm)rie).

We got y’all o pen; now ya float in’ so you (gots to dance for (Cm)me).

Don’t need no hate a ra tion, hol ler a tion (in this dance a (Gm)rie).

Let’s get it per co lat ing while you’re wait ing (so just dance for (Cm)me).

Come on, ev ’ry bod y, get on up, ’cause you know we gots to get it crunk.

Mar y J.

is in the spot to night and I’m ’a make you feel all right.

(Make you feel all right.) Come on, ba by, just par ty with me.

Let loose and set your bod y free.

Leave your sit u a tions at the door so when you step in side, jump on the floor.

Let’s get it crunk; we’re gon’ have fun up on it (in this dance a (Gm)rie).

We got y’all o pen; now ya float in’ so you (gots to dance for (Cm)me).

Don’t need no hate a ra tion, hol ler a tion (in this dance a (Gm)rie).

Let’s get it per co lat ing while you’re wait ing, (so just for it’s (Cm)me.) ly gon na be a bout a mat ter of time be fore you get loose and start to lose your mind.

(Gm)Cop you a drink; go ’head and rock your ice, ’cause we’re cel e brat ing no more dra ma in our life.

With a (Cm)great track pump in’, ev ’ry bod y’s jump in’.

Go a head and twist your back and get your bod y bump in’.

I (Gm)told you, leave your sit u a tions at the door, so grab some bod y and get your ass on the dance floor.

Let’s get it crunk; we’re gon’ have fun up on it (in this dance a (Gm)rie).

We got y’all o pen; now ya float in’ so you (gots to dance for (Cm)me).

Don’t need no hate a ra tion, hol ler a tion (in this dance a (Gm)rie).

Let’s get it per co lat ing while you’re wait ing, (so Ooh, for it’s (Cm)on ly gon na be a bout a mat ter of time be fore you get loose and start to lose your mind.

(Gm)Cop you a drink; go ’head and rock your ice, ’cause we’re cel e brat ing no more dra ma in our life.

With a (Cm)great track pump in’, ev ’ry bod y’s jump in’.

Go a head and twist your back and get your bod y bump in’.

I (Gm)told you, leave your sit u a tions at the door, so grab some bod y and get your ass on the dance floor.

while you’re wait ing, (so just dance for (Cm11)me.) don’t need no hat ers;

we’re just (Gm11)try ing to love one an oth er.

We just (Cm)want y’all to have a good time.

No more dra ma in your life.

Work real (Gm)hard to make a dime.

If you got beef, your prob ’m not mine.

Leave all (Cm)that b.

s.

out side; we’re gon na cel e brate all night.

Let’s have (Gm)fun to night, no fights.

Turn that great track way up high.

Mak in’ you (Cm)dance all night, and I got some real heat for you this time.

It does n’t (Gm)mat ter if you’re white or black; let’s get crunk, ’cause Mar y’s back.

(Cm)me.) Let’s get it crunk; we’re gon’ have fun up on it (in this dance a (Gm)rie).

We got y’all o pen; now ya float ’in so you (gots to dance for (Cm)me).

Don’t need no hate a ra tion, hol ler a tion (in this dance a (Gm)rie).

Let’s get it per co lat ing while you’re wait ing, (so just dance for (Cm)me.) Let’s get it crunk; we’re gon’ have fun up on it (in this dance a (Gm)rie).

We got y’all o pen; now ya float ’in so you (gots to dance for (Cm)me).

Don’t need no hate a ra tion, hol ler a tion (in this dance a (Gm)rie).

Let’s get it per co lat ing while you’re wait ing, (so just dance for (Cm)me.)

Family Affair by Mary J. Blige

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 105 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Family Affair”

What key is "Family Affair" in?
"Family Affair" by Mary J. Blige is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Family Affair" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Family Affair" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Family Affair"?
This arrangement of "Family Affair" uses 4 chords: Cm, Cmin, Gm, Gmin. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Family Affair" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Mary J. Blige can I play here?
Try "MY LIFE '06", "BE WITHOUT YOU", "JUST FINE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.