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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Respect" by Aretha Franklin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Respect" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Respect" by Aretha Franklin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Respect" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Respect" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.