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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Respect Yourself" by The Staple Singers in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Respect Yourself" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Respect Yourself" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Respect Yourself"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Respect Yourself" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Respect Yourself"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Respect Yourself" is in the key of Ab at 100 BPM.
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