Lyrics
(F)Some
(Fmaj7)days
(Bb)we (C)for (Bb)get to (F)look
(Fmaj7)a (C7)round
us; It’s (F)some
(Fmaj7)days
(Bb)we (C)can’t (Bb)see the (F)joy
(Fmaj7)that sur (Bbmaj7)rounds
(C7)us.
So caught up in (Fmaj7)side our selves,
we take when we should (C7sus)give.
So for to (F)night,
we (Bb6)pray
for
what we know can (Bb)be.
And (C)on this (F)day
we (Bb6)hope
for
what we still can’t (Bb)see.
(F)It’s (Bb)up (C)to (Dm)us
to (C)be the (Bb)change,
and (F)e ven though we all can still do (Bbm6)more,
there’s so much to be (Bbmaj7)thank
(C7)ful
(Bb)for.
(F)Look
(Fmaj7)be
(Bb)yond (C)our (Bb)selves; there’s (F)so
(Fmaj7)much (C7)sor
row.
It’s (F)way
(Fmaj7)too
(Bb)late (C)to (Bb)say, “I’ll (F)cry
(Fmaj7)to sur (Bbmaj7)mor
(C7)row.”
Each of us must (Fmaj7)find our truth,
we so long o ver (C7sus)due.
So for to (F)night,
we (Bb6)pray
for
what we know can (Bb)be.
And (C)ev ’ry (F)day
we (Bb6)hope
for
what we still can’t (Bb)see.
(F)It’s (Bb)up (C)to (Dm)us
to (C)be the (Bb)change,
and (F)e ven though we all can still do (Bbm6)more,
there’s so much to be (Bbmaj7)thank
(C7)ful
(Bb)for.
(F)for.
(Bb)E ven with our (F)dif f’renc es, (Gm7)there is a (Gm6)place we’re (F7)all con nect ed; (Bb)each of us can (F)find each oth er’s (Db)light.
So for to night,
we (Cmaj7)pray
(C6)for
what we know can (C)be.
And on this (G)day,
we (Cmaj7)hope
(C6)for
what we still can’t (C)see.
(G)It’s (C)up (D)to (Em)us
to (D)be the (C)change,
and (G)e ven though this world needs so much (Cm6)more,
there’s so much to be (Dsus)thank
(D7)ful
(C)for.
Thankful — Simple Sheet Music
"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 Bb, 86 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”
- What key is "Thankful" by Josh Groban played in?
- Thankful is arranged in the key of Bb 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 86 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 Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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.
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