Make Your Own Kind Of Music
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Intro: E Asus2 E Asus2
E Asus2
Nobody can tell you
E B
There's only one song worth singing
E Asus2
They may try and sell you
G#m A Bsus4 B
'Cause it hangs them up to see someone like you
E G#m A B
But you've gotta make your own kind of music
E G#m A B
Sing your own special song
E G#m A B
Make your own kind of music
A Bsus4 B
Even if nobody else sings along
E Asus2
You're gonna be nowhere,
E B
The loneliest kind of lonely
E Asus2
It may be rough going
G#m A Bsus4 B
Just to do your thing, the hardest thing to do
E G#m A B
But you've gotta make your own kind of music
E G#m A B
Sing your own special song
E G#m A B
Make your own kind of music
A Bsus4 B
Even if nobody else sings along
Bm E A
So if you cannot take my hand
Bm
And if you must be goin'
Bsus4 B
I will understand
E G#m A B
But you've gotta make your own kind of music
E G#m A B
Sing your own special song
E G#m A B
Make your own kind of music
A Bsus4 B
Even if nobody else sings along
How to play Make Your Own Kind Of Music
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.