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Don’t go for sec ond best, ba by, (F)put your love (C)to the test.
You know, you know you’ve got to make him ex press how he feels and may be (F)then you’ll know your (C)love is real.
You don’t need dia mond rings or eigh teen car at gold.
Fan cy cars that go ver y fast, you know they nev er last, no, no.
What you need is a (F)big, strong hand to lift you to your high er ground.
Make you feel like a (F)queen on a throne, make him love you till you can’t come (G)down.
Don’t go for sec ond best, ba by, (F)put your love (C)to the test.
You know, you know you’ve got to make him ex press how he feels and may be (F)then you’ll know your (C)love is real.
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Sat in sheets are ver y ro man tic.
What hap pens when you’re not in
You de serve the (F)best in life, so if the time is n’t right then move
Sec ond best is (F)nev er e nough, you’ll do much bet ter, ba by, on your (G)own,
Don’t go for sec ond best, ba by, (F)put your love (C)to the test.
You know, you know you’ve got to make him ex press how he feels and may be (F)then you’ll know your (C)love is real.
Ex press your self.
You’ve got to make him ex press him self, hey, (C)hey, hey, (G)hey.
So if you want it right now, make him (C)show you how.
Ex (F)press what he’s got, oh ba by, (G)read y or not.
And when you’re gone he might re (G)gret it;
think a bout the love he once (F)had.
Try to car ry on, but he just won’t (G)get it.
He’ll be back on his knees to ex (G)press him self, you’ve (C)got to make him ex (F)press him self, (G7)hey, (G)hey.
Express Yourself — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Express Yourself" by Madonna: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Express Yourself”
- Can I sing "Express Yourself" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Express Yourself" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Express Yourself" by Madonna in?
- The backing track is in G at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Express Yourself" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Express Yourself"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Express Yourself", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Express Yourself" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Express Yourself"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Express Yourself"?
- "Express Yourself" was originally performed by Madonna. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Madonna are available?
- Other accompaniments by Madonna: "American Pie", "Frozen", "Holiday". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Express Yourself" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Express Yourself" by Madonna. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Express Yourself" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Express Yourself" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.