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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"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: 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”
- 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?
- 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.
- 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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