Thank You

by Sly And The Family Stone
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Lyrics

(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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Thank You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 108 BPM.

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About “Thank You”

What key is "Thank You" by Sly And The Family Stone played in?
Thank You is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Thank You"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Thank You" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Thank You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Thank You"?
"Thank You" was originally performed by Sly And The Family Stone. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Thank You"?
This arrangement uses 2 chords: E7, Em7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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