Stand Out
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A G A
Open up your eyes, take a look at me
A G A
Get the picture fixed in your memory
A
I'm driven by the rhythm like the beat of a heart
D E A
And I won't stop until I start
A
To stand out
A
To stand out
A G A
Some people settle for the typical thing
A G A
Livin' all their lives waiting in the wings
A
It ain't a question of "if", just a matter of time
D E A
Before I move to the front of the line
F C F
Once you're watching every move that I make
F G F
You gotta believe that I got what it takes
Bb F C F
To stand out, above the crowd
F Bb F
Even if I gotta shout out loud
Bb F C F
'Til mine is the only face you'll see
Bb F
Gonna stand out ...
A
'Til ya notice me
A G A
If the sqeeky wheel's always gettin' the grease
A G A
I'm totally devoted to disturbing the peace
A
And I'll do it all again, when I get done
D E A
Until I become your number one
A G A
No method to the madness, and no means of escape
A G A
Gonna break every rule or bend them all outta shape
A
It ain't a question of "how", just a matter of when
D E A
You get the message that I'm tryin' to send
F C F
I'm under a spell, I'm in over my head
F G F
And you know I'm going all the way to the end
Bb F C F
To stand out, above the crowd
F Bb F
Even if I gotta shout out loud
Bb F C F
'Til mine is the only face you see
A
Gonna stand out ...
'Til ya notice me
A
If I could make you stop and take a look at me
E A
instead of just, walkin' on
There's nothin that
I wouldn't do if it was gettin' you to notice
E A
I'm alive
F
All I need is half a chance,
C F
a second thought, a second glance
G F
To prove, I got whatever it takes
F
It's a piece of cake
Bb F C F
To stand out, above the crowd
F Bb F
Even if I gotta shout out loud
Bb F C F
'Til mine is the only face you'll see
Bb F
Gonna, stand out, staaaand out
Stand out!
Stand out!
Bb F C F
'Til mine is the only face you'll see
Bb F
Gonna stand out
'Til ya notice me
How to play Stand Out
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 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.