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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.
Re spect your self.
Re spect your self.
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.
Re 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.
Re spect your self.
Re spect your self.
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.
Re spect your self.
Re spect your self.
If you’re spect your self.
Re spect your self.
Re spect your self.
Respect Yourself — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Respect Yourself" 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 Ab, 100 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 Yourself”
- Can I play "Respect Yourself" 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 Yourself" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Respect Yourself" by The Staple Singers played in?
- Respect Yourself is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Respect Yourself"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Respect Yourself" 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 Yourself"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Respect Yourself"?
- "Respect Yourself" was originally performed by The Staple Singers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Respect Yourself"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Cm, Cm7, G7, Gaug. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Respect Yourself"?
- 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 Yourself" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Respect Yourself"?
- 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 Yourself" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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