Respect Yourself

by The Staple Singers
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Lyrics

If you (Cm)dis re spect ev ’ry bod y that you run in to

how in the world do you think ev ’ry bod y ’sposed to re spect you?

If you don’t give a heck a bout the man with the Bi ble in his hand,

just get out the way and let the gen tle man do his thing.

You the kind of gen tle man want ev ’ry thing your way.

Take the sheet off your face, boy,

it’s a brand new day.

Re spect your self,

re spect your self.

’Cause if you (G)don’t re spect your self ain’t no bod y gon na give a good, good hoot e nan ny, boy!

Re (Cm)spect your self,

re spect your self.

If you’re (Cm)dis re spect ev ’ry bod y that you run in to

how in the world do you think ev ’ry bod y ’sposed to re spect you?

If you don’t give a heck a bout the man with the Bi ble in his hand,

just get out the way and let the gen tle man do his thing.

You the kind of gen tle man want ev ’ry thing your way.

Take the sheet off your face, boy, it’s a brand new day.

Re spect your self,

re spect your self.

’Cause if you (G)don’t re spect your self ain’t no bod y gon na give a good, good hoot e nan ny, boy!

Re (Cm)spect your self,

re spect your self.

If you’re spect your self.

Re spect your self.

Re spect your self.

Respect Yourself by The Staple Singers

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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: easy.
Is "Respect Yourself" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Respect Yourself" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Staple Singers can I play here?
Try "RESPECT YOURSELF", "LET'S DO IT AGAIN", "I'LL TAKE YOU THERE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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