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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Thankful" by Josh Groban in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Thankful" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Thankful" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 78 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Thankful"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Thankful" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Thankful"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Thankful" is in the key of Ab at 78 BPM.