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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Thankful" by Kelly Clarkson 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 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”
- 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 C at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- 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 C at 120 BPM.