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(F)Lis ten as your day un folds, (G)chal lenge what (Am7)the fu ture holds, (F)try and keep your head up to the (G)sky.
(F)Lov ers, they may cause you tears, (G)go a head (Am7)re lease your fears, (F)stand up and be count ed, don’t be (F)’shamed to (C)cry.
You (Am)got ta be, you got ta be bad, you (C)got ta be (G)bold, you got ta (Am7)be wis er.
You got ta be hard, you (C)got ta be (G)tough, you got ta (C)be strong er.
You got ta be cool, you (C9)got ta be (G)calm, you got ta (Am7)stay to geth er.
All (Gm7)I know, all I know (Bb)love will save the (C)day.
(F)Her ald what your moth er said, (G)read the books (Am7)your fath er read, (F)try to solve the puz zles in your (G)own sweet (C)time.
(F)Some may have more cash than you, (G)oth er take (Am7)a dif ferent view.
(Abmaj9)My, (G11)oh my,
hey hey.
You got ta be bad, you (C)got ta be (G)bold, you got (Am7)ta be wis er.
You got ta be hard, you (C)got ta be (G)tough, you got ta (C)be strong er.
You got ta be cool, you (C)got ta be (G)calm, you got ta (Am7)stay to geth er.
All (Gm7)I know, all I know (Bb)love will save the (C)day.
(Dm7)Time asks no ques tions, it goes (C)on with out you, (F)leav ing you be hind if you can’t stand the pace,
the (Dm7)world keeps on spin ning, can’t stop it (C)if you tried to.
The (F)best part is dan ger star ing you in the face.
Whoa.
Re mem ber You got ta be bad, you (C)got ta be (G)bold, you got (Am7)ta be wis er.
You got ta be hard, you (C)got ta be (G)tough, you got ta (C)be strong er.
You got ta be cool, you (C)got ta be (G)calm, you got ta (Am7)stay to geth er.
All (Gm7)I know, all I know, (Bb)love will save the (C)day.
You got ta be bold.
You got (Am7)ta be bad.
You got ta be wise.
(Am7)Don’t ev en say it.
Got ta be hard.
Not (Am7)too too hard.
(Ab13)All I (Gm7)know is (Bb)love will (C)save the day.
You got ta be bad, you (C)got ta be (F)bold, you got ta (Am7)be wis er.
You got ta be hard, you (C)got ta be (G)tough, you got ta (C)be strong er.
You got ta be cool, you (C)got ta be (G)calm, you got ta (Am7)stay to geth er.
You got ta be bad, you (C)got ta be (F)bold, you got ta (Am7)be wis er.
You got ta be hard, you (C)got ta be (G)tough, you got ta (C)be strong er.
You got ta be cool, you (C)got ta be (G)calm, you got ta (Am7)stay to geth er.
You Gotta Be — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You Gotta Be" by Des'ree: 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 C, 92 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “You Gotta Be”
- Can I sing "You Gotta Be" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "You Gotta Be" 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 C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "You Gotta Be" by Des'ree in?
- The backing track is in C at 92 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 "You Gotta Be" 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 "You Gotta Be"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You Gotta Be", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "You Gotta Be" 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 "You Gotta Be"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "You Gotta Be"?
- "You Gotta Be" was originally performed by Des'ree. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Des'ree are available?
- Other accompaniments by Des'ree: "I'm Kissing You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "You Gotta Be" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Gotta Be" by Des'ree. 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 "You Gotta Be" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "You Gotta Be" 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.
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