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You know my (C6)soul;
be you know (Gm7)ev ’ry thing a bout me there’s to know.
You know my (C7)heart,
(C6)how to (Gm7)make me stop and how to make me go.
I You should (Em7)know
I love (A7)ev ’ry thing a bout you.
Don’t you (D9)know
that I’m (C7)thank ful (C6)for the (Gm7)bless ing and the (Fmaj7)les sons that I’ve (Ab)learned with you by my side, that I’m (Am7)thank ful for the (Gm7)love that you keep (C7)bring ing in my life,
(Ab)in my life.
(Thank (C6)ful,)
so thank ful.
You know my (C6)thoughts
be fore I (Gm7)o pen up my mouth and try to speak.
You know my (C7)dreams;
(C6)must be (Gm7)lis t’ning when I’m talk ing in my sleep.
I hope you (Em7)know
I love (A7)hav ing you a round me.
Don’t you (D9)know
that I’m (C7)thank ful (C6)for the (Gm7)bless ing and the (Fmaj7)les sons that I’ve (Ab)learned with you by my side, that I’m (Am7)thank ful for the (Gm7)love that you keep (C7)bring ing in my life,
(Ab)in my life.
(Thank (C6)ful,)
so thank ful.
You know my life, (Bb9)that I’m (C7)thank ful (C6)for the (Gm7)mo ments when I’m (Fmaj7)down; you know just how to make me smile.
(Am7)Thank ful for (Gm7)all the joy you (C7)bring in to my life,
(Ab)in my life.
For the (Cmaj7)les sons that,
(C7)that I’ve learned, the (F6)trou bles
(Bb9)I’ve known, for the (Am7)heart ache and (D7)pain (Gm7)thrown in my (C9)way, when (Fmaj7)I did n’t think I could go (E7)on.
But you (Am)made me feel strong.
With (Am7)you I am nev er a (D7)lone.
ful,
so thank ful.)
So I’m (Ab)life.
(Thank (C6)ful,
so thank (C6)ful.)
(Thank (C6)ful,
so thank (C6)ful.)
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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 Kelly Clarkson played in?
- Thankful is arranged in the key of C 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Thankful" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 Kelly Clarkson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Thankful"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: A7, Ab, Am, Am7, Bb7, Bb9, C6, C7, +10 more.
- What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?
- Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". 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 C at 120 BPM.