You've Got To Stand For Something (without Capo)
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Intro
E A E E B E
E B E
Now daddy didn't like trouble, but if it came along
A E E B
Everyone that knew him knew which side that he'd be on
A E A E
He never was a hero or this counties shining light
F#m A B
But you could always find him standing up for what he
E
thought was right
chorus
E A
He'd say you've got to stand for something or you'll fall
E
for anything
E B
You've got to be your own man not a puppet on a string
A E A E
Never compromise what's right and uphold your family name
F#m A B
You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for
E
anything
Now we might have been better off or owned a bigger house
if daddy'd done more given in or a little more backin down
but we always had plenty just to live in his advice
Whatever you do today you'll have to sleep with tonight
(Repeat Chorus)
bridge
A E
Now I know that things are different
A E
And they were in daddy's day
A A
But I still believe what makes a man
A B
Really hasn't changed
(Repeat Chorus)
You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything
Outro
E A E E B E (Let the last E Ring)
How to play You've Got To Stand For Something (without Capo)
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 E. 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.