Dig A Little Deeper

by Jenifer Lewis
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Lyrics

Don’t (C)mat ter what you (F)look like,

don’t (C)mat ter what you (F)wear.

(C)How man y rings you (F)got on your (Fm)fin ger?

(CN.C.)We don’t care, no, we don’t care.

Don’t (C)mat ter where you (F)come from, (C)don’t e ven (C)mat ter what you (F)are.

A (C)dog, a pig, a (F)cow, a (Fm)goat, had ’em (CN.C.)all in here.

(We had ’em all in here.) And they (C)all knew (Dm)what they want ed, what they (C)want ed (Dm)me to do.

I (C)told ’em (Dm)what they need ed, (Dm)just (CN.C.)like I be tell ing you.

You got to (C)dig a lit tle deep er, (F)find out too who you (C)are.

You got to dig a lit tle deep er, it real ly ain’t ple that ma (G7)far.

you so.

(C)When you (E7)find out (C7)who you are, may you’ll (F)find out what you (C)need.

of mind.

Blue skies a lit and (C)sun shine (Dm)guar an (C)teed.

You got to dig (Dm)(dig),

you got to dig (Dm)(dig).

Prince (C)Frog gy is a (F)rich lit tle (Fm)boy.

You (C)wan na be rich a (F)gain?

That ain’t (C)gon na make you (F)hap py now; did it (D7)make you hap py then?

No!

(C)Mon ey ain’t (F)got no (Fm)soul; (C)mon ey ain’t got no (F)heart.

(C)All you (E7)need is some (Am)self con (C7)trol, (D7)make your selves a (G7)brand new start.

You got to Your (C)dad dy was a (F)lov ing man, (F)fam ’ly (F#dim)through and (C)through.

You your (F#dim)dad dy’s (C)daugh ter; what he (D7)had in him, you (G7)got in you.

You got to (C)dig a lit tle deep er.

For (F)you it’s gon na be (C)tough.

You got to dig a lit tle deep er.

You ain’t dug near (G7)far e nough.

(C)Dig down (E7)deep in (Am)side your self; you’ll (F)find out what you (C)need.

Blue (F#dim)skies and (C)sun shine, (Dm)guar an (C)teed.

(Blue (F#dim7)skies and (C)sun shine.)

(Blue (E7)skies and (Am)sun shine.)

Blue (F#dim7)skies and (C)sun shine.

(G7)Guar an (C)teed.

(Ah!)

Dig A Little Deeper — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dig A Little Deeper" by Jenifer Lewis: 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, 180 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Dig A Little Deeper”

What key is "Dig A Little Deeper" by Jenifer Lewis played in?
Dig A Little Deeper is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dig A Little Deeper"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dig A Little Deeper" 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 "Dig A Little Deeper"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dig A Little Deeper"?
"Dig A Little Deeper" was originally performed by Jenifer Lewis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jenifer Lewis can I play here?
Try "DIG A LITTLE DEEPER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Dig A Little Deeper" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dig A Little Deeper" by Jenifer Lewis. 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 "Dig A Little Deeper" 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 "Dig A Little Deeper" 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.