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They like to get you in a (G)com pro (A)mis in’ po si tion.
He said, They like to get you there and smile to in your face.
They think they’re so cute when they (G)got you in (A)that con di tion,
but I think it’s a to like (A)tal dis grace.
And I (A)say: I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
Well, I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
Well, I been (D)do in’ it since I was a (G)young kid, and (A)I’ve come out grin nin’.
Well, I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
I call up my preach er.
I say, (G)“Give me (A)strength for Round Five.” tion.
He said, “You don’t to need no strength.
You need to grow up, son.”
I said, “Grow in’ up leads to (G)grow in’ old (A)and to dy in’,
and dy in’ to don’t sound like (A)all much fun.”
So I (A)say: I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
Well, I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
Well, I been (D)do in’ it since I was a (G)young kid, and (A)I’ve come out grin nin’.
Well, I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
I call
I say oh no
no no.
I say oh no
no no.
I say oh no
no no no.
Authority Song — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Authority Song" by John Mellencamp: 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 D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Authority Song”
- What key is "Authority Song" by John Mellencamp played in?
- Authority Song is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Authority Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Authority Song" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Authority Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Authority Song"?
- "Authority Song" was originally performed by John Mellencamp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Authority Song"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?
- Try "I NEED A LOVER", "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "CHECK IT OUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Authority Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Authority Song" by John Mellencamp. 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 "Authority Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Authority Song" 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.