I Thank You

by Sam & Dave
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"I Thank You" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Thank You

Why does "I Thank You" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "I Thank You".
What key is "I Thank You" by Sam & Dave played in?
I Thank You is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Thank You"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Thank You" 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 "I Thank You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Thank You"?
"I Thank You" was originally performed by Sam & Dave. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Thank You"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, C, D, E, E7, Em7, G.
What other songs by Sam & Dave can I play here?
Try "WRAP IT UP", "HOLD ON I'M COMIN'", "SOUL MAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "I Thank You"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Thank You".
Can I see all the notes in "I Thank You"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.

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