Other arrangements of Thank You
Pick a learning view.
(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
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Thank You — Simple Sheet Music
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"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.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Thank You”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Thank You"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Thank You". Key of E, 108 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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