Say What You Need
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Intro
Abmaj7 Eb/G Fm7 Dbmaj7
Abmaj7
You don't owe the world your every hour
Eb/G
You build your life
Fm7
You hold that power
Dbmaj7
When you know your lines
Abmaj7
Don't blur the page
Eb/G
Say what you need
Fm7
Don't shrink your stage
[Verso 1]
Abmaj7
Clear words are not a wall
Eb/G
They're light
Fm7
A way to keep your balance right
Dbmaj7
Respect begins where truth is told
Abmaj7
So speak it early
Eb/G
Speak it bold
[Pré-Refrão]
Abmaj7
Say what you need
Eb/G
Don't hold it in
Fm7
That's how your greatest work begins
Dbmaj7
When you stand firm in what is true
Abmaj7
The world makes better space for you
Eb/G
Not every gift is loud or wide
Fm7
Some strengths are quiet flames inside
[Refrão]
Abmaj7
Play to the rhythm only you can hear
Eb/G
The skill you've grown year after year
Fm7
Don't chase approval
Dbmaj7
Chase what fits
Abmaj7
The path gets clearer when you commit
Eb/G
You don't need titles to define
Fm7
The value in your steady mind
Dbmaj7
It's not about how loud you shout
Abmaj7
It's knowing when to guard or route
[Verso 2]
Abmaj7
Say what you need
Eb/G
Don't hold it in
Fm7
That's how your greatest work begins
Dbmaj7
When you stand firm in what is true
Abmaj7
The world makes better space for you
Eb/G
Not every gift is loud or wide
Fm7
Some strengths are quiet flames inside
[Pré-Refrão]
Abmaj7
You're not too much
Eb/G
You're not too small
Fm7
You're here to shape
Dbmaj7
Not please them all
Abmaj7
And when you lead with clarity
Eb/G
You make more room for others
Fm7
Free
[Ponte]
Fm7
Say what you need
Dbmaj7
It's not a fight
Ab/Eb
It's how you step into your light
Eb7
The clearer path
Fm7
The stronger core
Dbmaj7
Comes when you know what you're here for
Ab/Eb
You've got the skills
Eb7
Now own your voice
Fm7
It's not just power
Dbmaj7
It's your choice
{Final Chorus}
Abmaj7
It's your choice
How to play Say What You Need
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Abmaj7. 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.