Other arrangements of Thankful
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(Eb)Some
(Ebmaj7)days
(Ab)we (Bb)for (Ab)get to (Eb)look
(Ebmaj7)a (Bb7)round
us;
It’s (Eb)some
(Ebmaj7)days
(Ab)we (Bb)can’t (Ab)see the (Eb)joy
(Ebmaj7)that sur (Abmaj9)rounds
us.
So caught up in (Ebmaj7)side our selves,
we take when we should (Bb7sus)give.
So for to (Eb)night,
(Ebmaj7)we (Abmaj9)pray
(Ab6)for
what we know can (Ab)be.
And (Bb)on this (Eb)day
(Ebmaj7)we (Abmaj9)hope
(Ab6)for
what we still can’t (Ab)see.
(Eb)It’s (Ab)up (Bb)to (Cm)us
to (Bb)be the (Ab)change,
and (Eb)e ven though we all can still do (Abm6)more,
there’s so much to be (Abmaj7)thank
(Bb7)ful
(Ab)for.
(Eb)Look
(Ebmaj7)be
(Ab)yond (Bb)our (Ab)selves; there’s (Eb)so
(Ebmaj7)much (Bb7)sor
row.
It’s (Eb)way
(Ebmaj7)too
(Ab)late (Bb)to (Ab)say, “I’ll (Eb)cry
(Ebmaj7)to sur (Abmaj9)mor
row.”
Each of us must (Ebmaj7)find our truth,
we so long o ver (Bb7sus)due.
So for to (Eb)night,
(Ebmaj7)we (Abmaj9)pray
(Ab6)for
what we know can (Ab)be.
And (Bb)ev ’ry (Eb)day
(Ebmaj7)we (Abmaj9)hope
(Ab6)for
what we still can’t (Ab)see.
(Eb)It’s (Ab)up (Bb)to (Cm)us
to (Bb)be the (Ab)change,
and (Eb)e ven though we all can still do (Abm6)more,
there’s so much to be (Abmaj7)thank
(Bb7)ful
(Ab)for.
(Eb)for.
(Ab)E ven with our (Eb)dif f’renc es, (Fm7)there is a (Fm6)place we’re (Eb7sus)all con nect ed; each of us can (Eb)find each oth er’s (Cb)light.
So for to (F)night,
(Fmaj7)we (Bbmaj7)pray
(Bb6)for
what we know can (Bb)be.
And on this (F)day,
we (Bbmaj7)hope
(Bb6)for
what we still can’t (Bb)see.
(F)It’s (Bb)up (C)to (Dm)us
to (Cm)be the (Bb)change,
and (F)e ven though this world needs so much (Bbm6)more,
there’s so much to be (Csus)thank
(C7)ful
(Dsus)for.
Thankful — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Thankful" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 78 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 “Thankful”
- Why does "Thankful" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Thankful".
- What key is "Thankful" by Josh Groban played in?
- Thankful is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Thankful"?
- The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Thankful" 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 "Thankful"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Thankful"?
- "Thankful" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Thankful"?
- This arrangement uses 32 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm6, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, +24 more.
- What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
- Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Thankful"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Thankful".
- Can I see all the notes in "Thankful"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 78 BPM.