What key is "Respect Yourself" in?

"Respect Yourself" by The Staple Singers is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Respect Yourself" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Respect Yourself" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Respect Yourself"?

This arrangement of "Respect Yourself" uses 4 chords: Cm, Cm7, G7, Gaug. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Respect Yourself" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by The Staple Singers can I play here?

Try "LET'S DO IT AGAIN", "I'LL TAKE YOU THERE", "Respect Yourself". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If you (Cm)walk in’ a round think in’ that the world y owes yuh some thing ’cause you’re

you go in’ out the world you back wards ev ’ry bod y s’posed to re spect first come

Keep you talk in’ ’bout the pres i bout the man with the air ble pol lu hand,

Put your hand o’er your mouth and when you cough tle that ’ll help the so lu

Oh, you cuss a round of gen tle man want ev ’ry thing your way.

Take the dumb e nough to think it ’ll make you a brand new big ol’ day.

man.

Re spect your self.

If you (G7)don’t re spect your self, ain’t no bod y gon na give a good, good (G)hoot!

Re (Cm)spect your self.

Re spect your self.

If you’re (Cm)walk in’ a round think in’ that the world y owes yuh some thing ’cause you’re

you go in’ out the world you back wards like you did y when you re spect first come

Keep you talk in’ ’bout the pres i dent the won’t stop the air ble pol lu tion.

Put your hand o’er your mouth and when you cough tle that ’ll help the so lu

Oh, you cuss a round of wom en folk, don’t e ven know their name.

Take the dumb e nough to think it ’ll make you a brand new big ol’ day.

man.

Re spect your self.

If you (G7)don’t re spect your self, ain’t no bod y gon na give a good, good (G)hoot!

Re (Cm)spect your self.

Re spect your self.

If you’re spect your self.

Re spect your self.

Respect Yourself by The Staple Singers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Respect Yourself”

What key is "Respect Yourself" in?: "Respect Yourself" by The Staple Singers is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Respect Yourself" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Respect Yourself" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Respect Yourself"?: This arrangement of "Respect Yourself" uses 4 chords: Cm, Cm7, G7, Gaug. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Respect Yourself" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by The Staple Singers can I play here?: Try "LET'S DO IT AGAIN", "I'LL TAKE YOU THERE", "Respect Yourself". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.