Lyrics
Who’s the black pri vate dick that’s a sex ma chine to all the (Em)chicks?
(Shaft!)
(Fmaj9)Who is the man that would risk his life for his broth er man?
(Shaft!)
Can you dig it?
(Fmaj9)Who’s the cat that won’t cop out when there’s dan ger all a bout?
(Shaft!)
Right on
They say this cat Shaft is a bad moth er.
(Shut your mouth!) But I’m talk in’ a bout Shaft.
He’s a (Fmaj9)com pli cat ed man, but no one un der stands him but his (Em)wom an.
(John Shaft!)
Theme From Shaft by Isaac Hayes
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Theme From Shaft”
- What key is "Theme From Shaft" in?
- "Theme From Shaft" by Isaac Hayes is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Theme From Shaft" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Theme From Shaft" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Theme From Shaft"?
- This arrangement of "Theme From Shaft" uses 6 chords: C, Em, Em7, Fmaj7, Fmaj9, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Theme From Shaft" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Isaac Hayes can I play here?
- Try "DO YOUR THING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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