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I would love you (Dmaj7)an y way,
e ven if you (Dmaj7)can not stay.
I think you are (Dmaj7)the one for me,
here is where (Dmaj7)you ought to be.
I just want (Dmaj7)to sat is fy you, but (Dmaj7)you’re not mine.
I can’t de ny it.
Don’t Don’t you hear me talk ing, ba by?
ey.
These (Dmaj7)Love me now or I’ll go cra zy.
but...
(C#m)Oh,
(D)sweet thing,
(C#m)don’t you (E)know you’re (A)my ev ’ry thing?
(C#m)Oh,
(D)sweet thing,
(C#m)don’t you (E)know you’re (A)my ev ’ry thing?
I wish you were (Dmaj7)my lov er,
but you act so (Dmaj7)un cov er.
I love you, child, (Dmaj7)my whole life long,
be it right, (Dmaj7)or be it wrong.
I’m on what (Dmaj7)you make me, ba by.
Don’t (Dmaj7)walk a way, don’t be so shad y.
Don’t want your mind, don’t want your ba mon ey.
These (Dmaj7)words I say, they might sound fun ny, but...
(C#m)Oh,
(D)sweet thing,
(C#m)don’t you (E)know you’re (A)my ev ’ry thing?
(C#m)Oh,
(D)sweet thing,
(C#m)don’t you (E)know you’re (A)my ev ’ry thing?
(C#m)don’t you (E)know you’re (A)my ev ’ry thing?
(Dmaj7)Yes, you are.
Yes, you (Dmaj7)are.
Oh.
You (Bbmaj7)are my heat, (Ebmaj7)you are my fi re; you make me weep (Ebmaj7)with strong de si re.
To love you, (Ebmaj7)child, my whole life long, be it right, (Ebmaj7)or be it wrong.
I just want (Ebmaj7)to sat is fy you, though (Bbmaj7)you’re not mine, (Ebmaj7)I can’t de ny it.
Don’t you hear (Ebmaj7)me talk ing, ba by?
Love (Db7)me now (Cm7)or...
(Bbmaj7)You’re my heat, (Ebmaj7)you’re my fire.
(Bbmaj7)You’re not mine, (Ebmaj7)can’t de ny it.
(Bbmaj7)Don’t you hear (Ebmaj7)me talk ing, ba by?
(Dm7)Love me (Db7)now or (Cm7)I’ll go (Cb7)cra zy.
(Bbmaj7)You’re my heat, (Ebmaj7)you’re my fire.
(Bbmaj7)You’re not mine, (Ebmaj7)can’t de ny it.
(Bbmaj7)Don’t you hear (Ebmaj7)me talk ing, ba by?
(Dm7)Love me (Db7)now or (Cm7)I’ll go (Cb7)cra zy.
Sweet Thing — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Sweet Thing" 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 A, 82 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 “Sweet Thing”
- Can I play "Sweet Thing" 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 "Sweet Thing" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Sweet Thing" by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan played in?
- Sweet Thing is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sweet Thing"?
- The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sweet Thing" 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 "Sweet Thing"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sweet Thing"?
- "Sweet Thing" was originally performed by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sweet Thing"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Amaj7, Bbmaj7, C#m, Cb7, Cm7, D, Db7, +5 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "Sweet Thing"?
- 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. "Sweet Thing" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sweet Thing"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sweet Thing" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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