Thank You

by Sly And The Family Stone
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(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.

About “Thank You

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.

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