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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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: 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 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?
- 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 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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