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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Respect Yourself" by The Staple Singers: 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 Eb, 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”
- What key is "Respect Yourself" by The Staple Singers played in?
- Respect Yourself is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Respect Yourself" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Respect Yourself" by The Staple Singers. 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 Yourself" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 Yourself" 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.