Words toRespect
Aretha Franklin
- Length
- 2:28
- Singing starts
- 0:09
- Chorus
- 3×first at 0:22
- Lines
- 46
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Side A · 01 — The words to Respect
Respect lyrics: how it starts.
Liner notes, live
What you want, baby, I got it
What you need, do you know I got it?
All I'm askin' is for a little respect when you get home
(Just a little bit) hey, baby
Side A · 02 — How to sing it
How to sing “Respect” with lyricspin.
“Respect” runs about 2:28. The singing starts 0:09 in. The chorus comes around 3 times, first at 0:22: that's where the whole room joins in. 46 lines in all.
- 01
Put it on.
A turntable, the TV, cast YouTube, a party speaker. The original recording, no karaoke version needed.
▶ Find it on YouTube - 02
Let it listen.
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- 03
Sing.
The lyrics roll with the song. Pass the mic, not the phone.
Side B · 01 — Dig the crate
More sing-alongs.
Bonus track — Plan the night
Make a night of it.
Family karaoke night, a party playlist, a sisterhood night where the whole room takes the chorus. Pick a room, grab a setlist, sing the real songs.