Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own

by U2
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Lyrics

Tough,

all you (G)think you’ve got the stuff.

you and You’re (Em7)tell ing me and (C)an y one

you’re the (G)hard

e nough.

I You don’t have to put up a fight,

I you (G)don’t have to al ways be right.

that if we (Em7)weren’t Let me take some of the (C)punch es

like me for (G)you to night.

Lis ten to me now,

I need to let you know,

you don’t have to go it a lone.

And it’s you when I look in the mir (D)ror,

and it’s you when I don’t pick up the phone.

Some times you can’t make it

on your own.

We fight

all time, (G)think you’ve got the stuff.

you and I.

(Em7)tell ing me al (C)right.

y one

We’re the (G)same

soul nough.

I don’t need...

have to put up a fight,

I don’t (G)need to hear you say be right.

that if we (Em7)weren’t so me a like of the (C)punch es

like me a (G)whole lot more.

Lis ten to me now,

I need to let you know,

you don’t have to go it a lone.

And it’s you when I look in the mir (D)ror,

and it’s you when I don’t pick up the phone.

Some times you can’t make it

on your own.

We

I know that we don’t talk.

I’m (Gm)sick of it all.

Can you

hear me when I

(G)sing?

You’re the (Em)rea son I sing.

(C)You’re the rea son (D)why

the op era is in me.

Where (Cmaj7)are we now?

Still got to let you (G)know

a house still does n’t make a home.

Don’t leave me here a lone.

And it’s you when I look in the mir (D)ror,

and it’s you that makes it hard to let go.

Some times you can’t make it

on your own.

Some times you can’t make it,

best you can (C)do

is to fake it.

Some times you can’t make it

on

your own.

Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" by U2: 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, 98 BPM.

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

About “Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own”

What key is "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" by U2 played in?
Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own 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 "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own"?
The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" 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 "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own"?
"Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" was originally performed by U2. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by U2 can I play here?
Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BEAUTIFUL DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" by U2. 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 "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" 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 "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" 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.