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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Theme From Shaft" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Theme From Shaft”
- Why does "Theme From Shaft" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Theme From Shaft".
- What key is "Theme From Shaft" by Isaac Hayes played in?
- Theme From Shaft is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Theme From Shaft"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Theme From Shaft" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Theme From Shaft"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Theme From Shaft"?
- "Theme From Shaft" was originally performed by Isaac Hayes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Theme From Shaft"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, Em, Em7, Fmaj7, Fmaj9, G.
- What other songs by Isaac Hayes can I play here?
- Try "DO YOUR THING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Theme From Shaft"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Theme From Shaft".
- Can I see all the notes in "Theme From Shaft"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
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