Tell yourself
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Intro C Em Am D
C Em Am D C Em
I know what you tell yourself, tell yourself. I know what you tell yourself
Am D
You tell yourself
C Em Am D
Look in the mirror, look in the mirror what does it show?
C Em Am D
I hear you counting. I know you're adding, adding up the score.
C Em Am D
I know, oh yes I know
Refrão:
C Em Am D
What you tell yourself, tell yourself
C Em Am D
I know what you tell yourself, tell yourself
C Em Am D
Ever since Eden we're built for pleasing everyone knows
C Em Am D
And ever since Adam cracked his ribs and let us go I know
C Em Am D
Oh yes I know
Refrão
Em D C
Who taught you how to lie so well and to believe in each and every word you
G Em D
say? Who told you that nothing about you is alright
C G
It's just no use, it's just no good you'll never be O.K.?
D Dm Am
Well I know, I know that wrong's been done to you "It's such a tough
G Dm Am
world," that's what you say. Well I know, I know it's easier said than done
C G C Em Am D
But that's enough girl, give it away give it, give it, give it all away.
C Em Am D
Tell yourself that you're not pretty, look at you, you're beautiful.
C Em Am D
Tell yourself that no one sees Plain Jane invisible to me, just tell yourself.
C Em Am D
Tell yourself you'll never be like the anorexic beauties in the magazines.
C Em Am D
Just a bargain basement Barbie doll, no belle du jour, no femme fatale
Just tell yourself.
C Em Am D
Tell yourself there's nothing worse than the pain inside and the way it hurts
C Em Am D C Em
tell yourself it's nothing new cause everybody feels it too, they feel it too.
Am D
C Em Am D C
And there's just no getting 'round the fact that your thirteen right now
How to play Tell yourself
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 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.