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(Am7)Add a (Dm7)lit tle (Gm7)sug ar,
(Bbmaj7)hon ey (Am7)suck le lamb,
a (Am7)great big ex pres sion of (Dm7)hap pi ness.
(Cm7)Boy, you could n’t (Bbmaj7)miss
(Am7)with a doz en (Gm7)ros es.
Such would as tound (Gm7)you,
the (Am7)joy of chil dren laugh ing a round you.
(Cm7)These are the mak ings of (Gm7)you,
it is true,
the mak ings of (Am7)you.
The (Am7)right eous (Dm7)way to (Gm7)go,
(Bbmaj7)lit tle one would know.
or be (Am7)lieve if I told them so
You’re (Cm7)sec ond to (Bbmaj7)none.
The (Am7)love of all man (Gm7)kind
should re flect (Am7)some (Gm7)sign of these (Am7)words I’ve tried to re cite.
They are (Cm7)close, but not quite.
Al most im pos si ble to do,
re cit ing the mak ings of (Dm7)you.
The (Am7)right eous (Dm7)way to ings of (Dm7)you.
The Makings Of You — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Makings Of You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 81 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 “The Makings Of You”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Makings Of You" 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. "The Makings Of You" is in Bb.
- What key is "The Makings Of You" by Curtis Mayfield played in?
- The Makings Of You 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 "The Makings Of You"?
- The arrangement plays at 81 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Makings Of You" 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 "The Makings Of You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Makings Of You"?
- "The Makings Of You" was originally performed by Curtis Mayfield. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Makings Of You"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, Bbmaj7, C9, Cm7, Dm7, F, F6, Fmaj9, +1 more.
- What other songs by Curtis Mayfield can I play here?
- Try "SOMETHING HE CAN FEEL", "MOVE ON UP", "PEOPLE GET READY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "The Makings Of You" 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. "The Makings Of You" is in the key of Bb at 81 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Makings Of You"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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