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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Thankful" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Thankful" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Thankful" is in Ab.
- 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.
- Does "Thankful" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Thankful" is in the key of Ab at 78 BPM.
- What chords are in "Thankful"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.