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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Respect Yourself" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Respect Yourself"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Respect Yourself". Key of Ab, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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