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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "I Thank You" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "I Thank You" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Thank You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "I Thank You"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Thank You" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Thank You"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Thank You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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