They Dont Own Me
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Am7 G D Dsus4 D Dsus2 (2x)
Am7
Is it true what they say
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
Nothing in life is free ?
Am7
Are You looking to sway
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
Surely that this can't be
Am7
I know that You
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
Ain't like the other ones
Am7
March to a different beat, babe
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
Banging a different drum
I think I told You before that -
Am7
They don't
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
They don't own Me
I think I told You before that -
Am7
They don't
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
They don't own Me
Am7
I ain't playing Their games
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
I am nobody's fool
Am7
Yeah, I know how it feels
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
I broke those rules
Am7
Are You walking with Me ?
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
Or are You running with Them ?
Am7
Are You ever free ?
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
Is this something that You understand ?
I think I told You before that -
Am7
They don't
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
They don't own Me
I think I told You before that -
Am7
They don't
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
They don't own Me
Am7
They don't
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
They don't own Me
| Am7 | G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
| Am7 | G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
Am7
Is it really that strange -
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
To try and find some peace ?
Am7
Is it so opaque -
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
That You still can't see ?
Am7
Them, right up above
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
I wonder what They can hear
Am7
I guess We all mess up, baby
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
Mmm, We're here, then disappear
I think I told You before that -
Am7
They don't
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
They don't own Me
I think I told You before that -
Am7
They don't
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
They don't own Me
I think I told you before that -
Am7
They don't
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
They don't own Me
I think I told You before, yeah
Am7
They don't
G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
They don't own Me
| Am7 | G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 |
| Am7 | G | D Dsus4 | D Dsus2 | - to fade
How to play They Dont Own Me
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 Am7. 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.