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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Thankful" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Thankful"?
- 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 "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 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 "Thankful". Key of Ab, 78 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.