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(G7)(Ooh) What you want, (F7)(ooh) ba by, I got.
(G7)(Ooh) What you need, (F7)(ooh) do you know I got it?
(G7)(Ooh) All I’m ask in’ (F7)(ooh) is for a lit tle re (C7)spect when you come home.
lit tle bit,) Hey, (F7)ba by.
(just a lit When tle you get home, (just a lit tle bit,) mis (F7)ter.
(just a lit tle bit.)
I ain’t gon’ do you wrong while you’re gone.
Ain’t gon’ do you wrong ’cause I don’t wan na.
All I’m ask in’ is for a lit tle re (C7)spect when you come home, lit tle bit,) ba (F7)by, (just a lit when tle you get home, (just a lit tle yeah.
(just a lit tle bit.)
I’m a bout to give you
all of my mon ey and all I’m ask in’ in re turn, hon ey, is to give me my prop ers when you get (C7)home, a just a just a yeah, a (F7)ba by, just a when a you get a) (C7)home, (just a lit tle yeah.
(just a lit tle bit.)
Ooh, your kiss es, (F7)(ooh) sweet er than hon ey.
(G7)(Ooh) And guess what?
(F7)(Ooh) So is my mon ey.
(G7)(Ooh) All I want you to (F7)do for me is give it to me (C7)when you get home, re yeah, (F7)ba by, re whip it to me spect, when you get lit home.
tle bit,)
(just a lit tle bit.) (C)R E S P E C T, (F)find out what it means to me.
(C)R E S P E C T, take care of T C B.
(Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to A lit tle re me, (F7)spect.
it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me.) (C7)Whoa, yeah, a lit tle bit,) a lit tle re (F7)spect.
(just a lit tle bit.) (C7)Whoa, yeah, a lit tle bit,) a lit tle re (F7)spect.
(just a lit tle bit.)
Respect — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Respect" 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, 118 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Respect”
- Can I play "Respect" 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 "Respect" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 118 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Respect" 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 "Respect"?
- Yes — 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 chords are used in "Respect"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: B, C, C7, F, F#m, F7, G7.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Respect"?
- 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. "Respect" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Respect"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Respect" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.