The Payback

· by James Brown

R&B/Soul C Easy James Brown

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The Payback — Piano Lead Sheet

"The Payback" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 92 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 Payback”

What key is "The Payback" by James Brown played in?: The Payback 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 "The Payback"?: The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Payback" 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 Payback"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Payback"?: "The Payback" was originally performed by James Brown. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Payback"?: This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Am6, Am7, C, D, E7.
What other songs by James Brown can I play here?: Try "SAY IT LOUD", "SOUL POWER", "PRISONER OF LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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