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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sweet Thing" by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sweet Thing" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sweet Thing" by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sweet Thing" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sweet Thing" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.