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You did n’t have (Am7)to love (D)me like you did, (Am7)but you did, (D)but you did,
and I thank (Am7)you.
You did n’t have (Am7)to love (D)me like you did, (Am7)but you did, (D)but you did,
and I thank (Am7)you.
But you (Am7)took your love to some (Am7)one else.
I would n’t know (Am7)what it meant (D)to be loved (Am7)to death.
You made (Am7)me feel (D)like I nev (Am7)er felt.
(E)Kiss es so good I had to hol ler for help.
You did n’t have (Am7)to squeeze (D)it but you did, (Am7)but you did, (D)but you did,
and I thank (Am7)you.
You did n’t have (Am7)to hold (D)it but you did, (Am7)but you did, (D)but you did,
and I thank (Am7)you.
Ev (Am7)’ry day (D)was some (Am7)thing new.
You put on (Am7)your bag (D)and your fine (Am7)to do.
You got (Am7)me try ing new things (Am7)too.
(E)Just so I can keep up with you.
You (CN.C.)did n’t have to shake it, but you did, but you did, but you did,
and I thank you.
You did n’t have (Am7)to make (D)it like you did, (Am7)but you did, but you did,
and I thank (Am7)you.
All (Am7)my life (D)I’ve been short (Am7)changed.
With out your (Am7)love, ba (D)by, it’s a cry (Am7)ing shame.
But how (Am7)I know (D)what the fel las talk in’ (Am7)a bout
(E)when they say that they’ve been turned out.
I wan na (CN.C.)thank you.
I wan na thank you.
I wan na thank you.
Yes, I wan na thank you.
I Thank You — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Thank You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Thank You”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Thank You"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "I Thank You" by ZZ Top 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?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 ZZ Top. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Thank You"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, C, D, Dpow, E, E7.
- What other songs by ZZ Top can I play here?
- Try "JESUS JUST LEFT CHICAGO", "TUBE SNAKE BOOGIE", "CHEAP SUNGLASSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Thank You". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.