Make Your Own Kind Of Music

by Mama Cass Elliot
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Lyrics

No bod y can tell ya;

there’s on ly one (Csus)song worth (Csus)sing in’.

They may try and sell ya,

’cause it (Em)hangs them up to see some one like you.

But you’ve got ta make (Em)your own kind of (G)mu sic, sing (Em)your own spe cial (G)song.

Make (Em)your own kind of (G)mu sic (Csus)e ven if (C)no bod y (F)else sings a (G7sus)long.

You’re gon na be know in’

the lone li est (Csus)kind of (Csus)lone ly.

It may be rough go in’,

just to (Em)do your thing’s the hard est thing to do.

But you’ve got ta make (Em)your own kind of (G)mu sic, sing (Em)your own spe cial (G)song.

Make (Em)your own kind of (G)mu sic (Csus)e ven if (C)no bod y (F)else sings a (G7sus)long.

So if you can not take my hand,

and if you must be go in’,

I will un der (G)stand.

You got ta make (Em)your own kind of (G)mu sic, sing (Em)your own spe cial (G)song.

Make (Em)your own kind of (G)mu sic (Csus)e ven if (C)no bod y (F)else sings a (G7sus)long.

(C)You got ta make (Em)your own kind of (G)mu sic, sing (Em)your own spe cial (G)song.

Make (Em)your own kind of (G)mu sic (Csus)e ven if (C)no bod y (F)else sings a (G7sus)long.

(C)You got ta (G7sus)long.

Make Your Own Kind Of Music — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" by Mama Cass Elliot: 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, 110 BPM.

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

About “Make Your Own Kind Of Music”

What key is "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" by Mama Cass Elliot played in?
Make Your Own Kind Of Music 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 "Make Your Own Kind Of Music"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" 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 "Make Your Own Kind Of Music"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Make Your Own Kind Of Music"?
"Make Your Own Kind Of Music" was originally performed by Mama Cass Elliot. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Make Your Own Kind Of Music"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, C, C7, Csus4, Em, F, G, G7.
What other songs by Mama Cass Elliot can I play here?
Try "NEW WORLD COMING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" by Mama Cass Elliot. 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 "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" 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 "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" 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.