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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.
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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.
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Express Yourself" by Madonna: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Express Yourself" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Express Yourself" by Madonna. 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 "Express Yourself" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Express Yourself" 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.