You (Am7)did n’t have to love (D)me like you (Am7)did, but you did, (D)but you (Am7)did,
and I (Am7)thank you.
You (Am7)did n’t have to love (D)me like you (Am7)did, but you did, (D)but you (Am7)did,
and I (Am7)thank you.
(Am7)Then you took your love to (Am7)some one else.
I (Am7)would n’t know what it meant (D)to be a (D)loved to death.
But (Am7)You made me feel (D)like I’ve nev in’ er felt.
(Em7)Kiss es so good I had to hol ler for help.
You (Am7)did n’t have to squeeze, (D)it, but you (Am7)did, but you did, (D)but you (Am7)did,
and I (Am7)thank you.
You (Am7)did n’t have to hold (D)me, but you (Am7)did, but you did, (D)but you (Am7)did,
and I (Am7)thank you.
(Am7)Ev you took ’ry day was (Am7)some thing new.
You (Am7)put n’t your on your bag (D)and your a (D)fine to do.
But (Am7)You got me try (D)the in’ new in’ things, too,
(Em7)just es so I can keep to hol ler for help.
You up with you.
You been turned out.
I wan na (Am7)thank you.
I wan na (Am7)thank you.
I wan na (Am7)thank you.
I Thank You by Sam & Dave
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “I Thank You”
- What key is "I Thank You" in?
- "I Thank You" by Sam & Dave is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "I Thank You" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "I Thank You" 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 "I Thank You"?
- This arrangement of "I Thank You" uses 7 chords: Am7, C, D, E, E7, Em7, G.
- How long does it take to learn "I Thank You" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Sam & Dave can I play here?
- Try "WRAP IT UP", "HOLD ON I'M COMIN'", "SOUL MAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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