Express Yourself

by Madonna
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Lyrics

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.

Long stem ro ses are the to your but he needs to start with your

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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Express Yourself" by Madonna as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Express Yourself" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Express Yourself" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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