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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Respect Yourself" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Respect Yourself" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Respect Yourself" is in Ab.
- 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.
- Does "Respect Yourself" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Respect Yourself" is in the key of Ab at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Respect Yourself"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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