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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Thankful" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Thankful" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Thankful" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Thankful"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Thankful" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Thankful"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Thankful" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.