Respect

by Aretha Franklin
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Lyrics

What you want,

ba by, I got.

What you need

you know I got it.

All I’m ask in’ is for a lit tle re (C7)spect when you come home.

Ba by, when you come home.

Re (F7)spect.

What you want,

ba by, I got.

What you need

you know I got it.

All I’m ask in’ is for a lit tle re (C7)spect when you come home.

Ba by, when you come home.

Re (F7)spect.

I’m out to give you

all my mon ey but all I’m ask in’ in re turn, hon ey,

is to give me my prop er re spect when you get (C7)home.

Yeah, (F7)ba by, when you get (C7)home.

I’m out to give you

all my mon ey but all I’m ask in’ in re turn, hon ey,

is to give me my prop er re spect when you get (C7)home.

Yeah, (F7)ba by, when you get (C7)home.

(C7)R E S P E C T, (F7)find out what it means to me, (C7)R E S P E C T, take care of T C B

a lit tle re (F7)spect.

a lit tle re (F7)spect.

(F7)spect.

Respect β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Respect" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 110 BPM.

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

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Where are the chord symbols for "Respect" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Respect" is in C.
What key is "Respect" by Aretha Franklin played in?
Respect 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 "Respect"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Respect" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Respect"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Respect"?
"Respect" was originally performed by Aretha Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Aretha Franklin can I play here?
Try "AIN'T NO WAY", "A Natural Woman", "FREEWAY OF LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Respect" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Respect" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
What chords are in "Respect"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.