Thankful

by Kelly Clarkson
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Lyrics

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 — 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 C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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 C.
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.
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 C at 120 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 C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.