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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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 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 perfect for first-time players.
- 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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