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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.
Long You don’t need are the mond rings or eight needs een 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 if the lift you to your high er ground.
Make you feel like a (F)queen on a throne, you’ll 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 ros es 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 a (F)best in life.
So if the time is n’t right, high then move
Sec ond best is a (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)boy.
(G)down.
Express Yourself — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Express Yourself" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Express Yourself”
- Can I play "Express Yourself" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Express Yourself" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Express Yourself" by Madonna played in?
- Express Yourself is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Express Yourself"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Express Yourself" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Express Yourself"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Express Yourself"?
- "Express Yourself" was originally performed by Madonna. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Express Yourself"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, F, G, G7, Gsus4.
- What other songs by Madonna can I play here?
- Try "MORE", "CHERISH", "CRAZY FOR YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Express Yourself"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Express Yourself" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Express Yourself"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Express Yourself" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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