(Em7)Look ing at the dev il
grin ning at his gun,
fin gers start ter shak ing;
’said I be gin to run.
Bul lets start the chas ing;
but I be gin to stop.
We be gin to wres tle; mind;
We can I was on the top.
(I,
want to...) Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.
Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.
(Em7)Stiff all in the col lar,
fluf fy in the face.
Chit chat, chat ter try ing,
they stuf fy in the place.
Thank you for the par ty,
but I could nev er stay.
Man y things is on my mind;
We can words is in the way.
(I,
want to...) Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.
Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.
gain.
gain.
Flam ing eyes of peo ple fear burn ing in to you.
Man y men are miss ing much, hat ing what they do.
Youth and truth are mak ing love: dig it for a start er now.
Dy ing young is hard to take; sell ing out is hard er.
Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.
(I
want to...) Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.
(I
want to...) Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.
(I
want to...) Thank you for let ting me be my self a gain.
(I
want to...) gain.
Thank You by Sly And The Family Stone
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 108 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Thank You" in?
- "Thank You" by Sly And The Family Stone is in the key of E with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Thank You" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Thank You" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Thank You"?
- This arrangement of "Thank You" uses 2 chords: E7, Em7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Thank You" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Sly And The Family Stone can I play here?
- Try "EVERYBODY IS A STAR", "IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY", "FAMILY AFFAIR". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.