Lookout For Yourself
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Intro: A
A D A D
Thinking about all the stuff that I gotta make up to make you believe.
A D A D
I am covering up anything that might make anyone wanna leave.
A D Bm E A D Bm E
Try to sweeten the deal, just go for mass appeal.
A D Bm E A D Bm
'Cause you're not gonna stand in the rain unless you've gotten something to
E
gain.
A D A
Somebody told me that not know it's worth all the trouble you have to go
D
through.
A D A D
Trying too hard to make everyone happy don't work no matter what you do.
A D Bm E
So lookout for yourself (So lookout for yourself).
A D Bm E
Defending for yourself (Defending for yourself).
A D Bm E
Every man for himself (Every man for himself).
A D Bm E A
Then you end up by yourself (You end up by yourself).
A D Bm E
So lookout for yourself (So lookout for yourself).
A D Bm E
Defending for yourself (Defending for yourself).
A D Bm E
Every man for himself (Every man for himself).
A D Bm E A
Then you end up by yourself (You end up by yourself).
A D Bm E
So lookout for yourself (So lookout for yourself).
A D Bm E
Defending for yourself (Defending for yourself).
A D Bm E
Every man for himself (Every man for himself).
A D Bm E A
Then you end up by yourself (You end up by yourself).
A D A D
Thinking about all the stuff that I gotta make up to make you believe.
A D A
I always knew I'm detached more than you but that doesn't mean that I wanna
D
leave.
A D A D
Nobody wants to hear that. No, nobody wants all the facts.
A D Bm E Bm A
But if I don't speak the truth, I walk away without saying a word to you.
A
How to play Lookout For Yourself
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.