Every Step
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Capo 5
Intro: G Gsus4 G Gsus4
G G/F# Cm7/E
I'm a fool to be kind to you
Dm7 Am7
It's not what the men in your life tend to do
D7sus4 Am7
Must be so strange finding someone
F
Who only accepts you
G G/F# Cm7/E
Rejection's a lesson you've had
Dm7 Am7
Your lost in the anger you feel for your dad
D7sus4 Am7
But oh how he loves you there's no doubt
F
With all his high hopes for you
G D7sus4 G
I could push you away I could say I don't want you no more
C G
I could drive you right into the floor
D7sus4 C D7sus4
And tell you your useless get used to it lady
G D7sus4 G
But I'm big in believing that baby your bigger than that
C G
It's respect for yourself that you lack
D7sus4 C
And success it's a move that you choose
Am7 D7sus4 G
With eve - ry step
G G/F# Cm7/E
I want to grow old with you
Dm7 Am7
To hold your old hand and look back on our youth
D7sus4 Am7
I will be strong at times I might not
F
I'm only human
G D7sus4 G
I could push you away I could say I don't want you no more
C G
I could drive you right into the floor
D7sus4 C D7sus4
And tell you your useless get used to it lady
G D7sus4 G
But I'm big in believing that baby your bigger than that
C G
It's respect for yourself that you lack
D7sus4 C
And success it's a move that you choose
Am7 D7sus4 G
With eve - ry step
G
So be free like a bumble bee
G/F#
Spread wings like a bird
Cm7/E Dm7
Squawk like a peacock and let your voice be heard
Am7 D7sus4 Am7
It's okay, I have no lock, key or a cage
F
You've got to want to stay
G D7sus4 G
I won't push you away I Won't say I don't want you no more
C G
I won't drive you right into the floor
D7sus4 C D7sus4
But I'll tell you your beautiful, get on with it lady
G D7sus4 G
Cause I'm big in believing that baby your bigger than that
C G
It's respect for yourself that you lack
D7sus4 C
And success it's a move that you choose
Am7 D7sus4 G
With eve - ry step
Am7 D7sus4 G
So take a step
Am7 D7sus4 G
It's just step by step
How to play Every Step
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.