Does "Sweet Thing" 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. "Sweet Thing" is in the key of A at 82 BPM.

What chords are in "Sweet Thing"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Sweet Thing — Piano Lead Sheet

"Sweet Thing" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 82 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

I would love you (Dmaj7)an y way, e ven if you (Dmaj7)can der not stay. I think you are (Dmaj7)the one for me, here is where (Dmaj7)you ought to be. I just ly 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 der cov er. I love you, child, (Dmaj7)my whole life long, be it right, (Dmaj7)or be it wrong. I’m on ly 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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 82 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan

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How to Play "Sweet Thing" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.