Speak For Yourself
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Intro
C Am C F G
[Verso 1]
C Am
You say you're glad it's over we can joke about it now
C Am
Well speak for yourself
C F G
You say it wasn't such a major deal anyhow
C Am
Just speak for yourself
G
In the grand scheme of things you'd rather be friends
F F7
There's no point in starting when you know just how it ends
C Am F G C Am
You can say it like it is but maybe just speak for yourself
C F G
[Verso 2]
C Am
You say these days we really don't feel the need
C Am
Might wanna speak for yourself
C F G
You say it's been a while since we got up to speed
C Am
Just speak for yourself
G
Hands in my pockets, lips on my skin
F F7
Living for the playing and still playing for the win
C Am F G C F
You can say it like it is but maybe just speak for yourself
[Ponte]
F7
You say these things they really never mattered much
C
A kiss for a lady or a gentleman's touch
F7
Life gets so much easier when you lose those foolish dreams
G7
And everything just turns out to be harder than it seems
C Am
Well speak for yourself
C F G
Speak for yourself
[Verso 3]
C Am
Now that we're grown up we can start to act our age
C Am
Yeah speak for yourself
C F G
Stop fooling around and get back on the page
C Am
Please speak for yourself
G
Don't we both agree that it's better this way
F F7
You'll take a good book over a party any day
C Am F G C
You can say it like it is but maybe just speak for yourself
F G C
Speak for yourself
F G C
Speak for yourself
How to play Speak For Yourself
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.