Family Affair

by Mary J. Blige
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Lyrics

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Family Affair" by Mary J. Blige: 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 Bb, 105 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Family Affair”

What key is "Family Affair" by Mary J. Blige played in?
Family Affair is arranged in the key of Bb 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 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Family Affair" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Mary J. Blige. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Family Affair"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Cm, Cmin, Gm, Gmin. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Mary J. Blige can I play here?
Try "MY LIFE '06", "BE WITHOUT YOU", "JUST FINE". 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 Mary J. Blige. 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 Bb, 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.