Lose Yourself
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1/9
Sound:
Step 1 / 9Position: 5
1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open
TUNING: STANDARD
NO CAPO
I'm including two ways to play the chords, in case you can't take on the barre chords yet.
Feel free to mix and match; it sounds pretty good with open Dm and barred Bb, for example.
I'll also list the intro here separately, since you probably only need this part at the beginning.
[Intro]
- Alternate between these first two positions, hitting the A & D strings (5th & 4th).
- The third (right-most) one is optional. Play it just once, after #2 and before #1.
It's like a "step" between.
- It also sounds best if you're throwing in some muting with either hand, if you are able to.
#1 #2 #3
e|-----x--------x--------x-------|
B|-----x--------x--------x-------|
G|-----x--------x--------x-------|
D|-----7--------8--------5-------|
A|-----5--------5--------5-------|
E|-----x--------x--------x-------|
-- WHOLE SONG --
Chords (BARRE): -- OR -- Chords (no barre):
e|----Dm-5-------Bb-1--------C0-------| e|----Dm-1-------Bb-1--------C0-------|
B|-----6--------3--------1-------| B|-----3--------3--------1-------|
G|-----7--------3--------0-------| G|-----2--------3--------0-------|
D|-----7--------3--------2-------| D|-----0--------0--------2-------|
A|-----5--------1--------3-------| A|-----x--------1--------3-------|
E|-----x--------x--------x-------| E|-----x--------x--------x-------|
(The A string for Bb here is optional)
[Verse]
His paDmlms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
There's vomit Bbon his sweater already, moCm's spaghetti
He's nervous, Dmbut on the surface he looks calm and ready
To drop boBbmbs, but he keeps on Cforgetting
What he wrDmote down, the whole crowd goes so loud
He opeBbns his mouth, but the words woCn't come out
He's choDmking, how? Everybody's joking now
The clock's rBbun out, times up, oveCr, blaoh!
Snap baDmck to reality, oh, there goes gravity
BbOh, there goes Rabbit. He choCked, he's so mad but he woDmn't
Give up that easy, no, he won't have it he knBbows
His whole back's to these roCpes, it don't matter he's Dmdope
He knows that but he's broke, he's so stagnant he knBbows
When he goes back to his mobile hCome, that's when it's
DmBack to the lab again, yo
This whole rhapsody betBbter go capture this moment
And hoCpe it don't pass him
[Chorus]
You better lDmose yourself in the music
The moment, you own iBbt, you better never let it goC
You only get Dmone shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportBbunity comes once in a lifetCime, yo
You better loDmse yourself in the music
The moment, you own Bbit, you better never let it goC
You only get oDmne shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportBbunity comes once in a lifetCime
[Verse]
His soDmul's escaping, through this hole that is gaping
This Bbworld is mine for the Ctaking, make me king
DmAs we move toward a new world order, a normal Bblife is boring
But Csuperstardom's Dmclose to post mortem
It only grows harder, Bbhomie grows hotter
CHe blows. It's all over, these Dmhoes is all on him
Coast to coast shows, he's Bbknown as the Globetrotter Clonely roads
God only knows Dmhe's grown farther from home, he's no father
He Bbgoes home and barely Cknows his own daughter
But Dmhold your nose cuz here goes the cold water
These Bbhoes don't want him no Cmore, he's cold product
They Dmmoved on to the next schmoe who flows
He nose dove and sold Bbnada, so the soap Copera is Dmtold it unfolds
I suppose it's old partner, but the Bbbeat goes on
DmDa da dum, da dum da da da
[Chorus]
You better lDmose yourself in the music
The moment, you own iBbt, you better never let it goC
You only get Dmone shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comeBbs once in a lifetime, yoC
You better lDmose yourself in the music
The moment, you own iBbt, you better never let it goC
You only get Dmone shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comeBbs once in a lifetime, yoC
[Verse]
DmNo more games, I'ma change what you call rage
Tear this Bbmotherfucking roof off like Ctwo dogs caged
I was Dmplaying in the beginning, the mood all changed
I've been cBbhewed up and spit out and Cbooed off stage
But I Dmkept rhyming and stepped, writing the next cypher
BbBest believe somebody's Cpaying the pied piper
DmAll the pain inside amplified by the Bbfact
That I can't get Cby with my 9 to Dm5
And I can't provide the right type of Bblife for my family
Cause Cman, these goddamn food Dmstamps don't buy diapers
And it's no movie, there's Bbno Mekhi Phifer, Cthis is my life
And these Dmtimes are so hard and it's getting even harder
Trying to Bbfeed and water my seed, plus Cteeter-totter
Caught up Dmbetween being a father and a prima donna
Baby Bbmama drama's screaming on and Ctoo much for me to wanna
DmStay in one spot, another day of monotony's
Gotten Bbme to the point I'm like a Csnail
I've got to formuDmlate a plot or end up in jail or shot
Success Bbis my only motherfucking Coption, failure's not
DmMom, I love you, but this trailer's got to go
I Bbcannot grow old in C'Salem's lot, so here I Dmgo it's my shot
Feet fail me not, thiBbs may be the only opportunity Cthat I got
[Chorus]
You better lDmose yourself in the music
The moment, you own iBbt, you better never let it goC
You only get Dmone shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comeBbs once in a lifetime, yoC
You better lDmose yourself in the music
The moment, you own iBbt, you better never let it goC
You only get Dmone shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comeBbs once in a lifetime, yoC
You betterDm
All chords in this song (3)
The story behind the song
"Lose Yourself" is a powerful anthem about seizing a singular opportunity, channeling all of one's struggles and aspirations into that one moment. The lyrics, written by Eminem, capture the intense pressure and determination to succeed against all odds. It's a song that embodies the spirit of fighting for your dreams when failure isn't an option. Released as part of the soundtrack for the film 8 Mile, it perfectly reflects the movie's themes of overcoming adversity. Playing this song can feel like stepping into that crucial, make-or-break moment.
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Lose Yourself
by Eminem
Chords in this song · guitar
Dm
Bb
C
TUNING: STANDARD
NO CAPO
I'm including two ways to play the chords, in case you can't take on the barre chords yet.
Feel free to mix and match; it sounds pretty good with open Dm and barred Bb, for example.
I'll also list the intro here separately, since you probably only need this part at the beginning.
[Intro]
- Alternate between these first two positions, hitting the A & D strings (5th & 4th).
- The third (right-most) one is optional. Play it just once, after #2 and before #1.
It's like a "step" between.
- It also sounds best if you're throwing in some muting with either hand, if you are able to.
#1 #2 #3
e|-----x--------x--------x-------|
B|-----x--------x--------x-------|
G|-----x--------x--------x-------|
D|-----7--------8--------5-------|
A|-----5--------5--------5-------|
E|-----x--------x--------x-------|
-- WHOLE SONG --
Chords (BARRE): -- OR -- Chords (no barre):
Dm Bb C Dm Bb C
e|-----5--------1--------0-------| e|-----1--------1--------0-------|
B|-----6--------3--------1-------| B|-----3--------3--------1-------|
G|-----7--------3--------0-------| G|-----2--------3--------0-------|
D|-----7--------3--------2-------| D|-----0--------0--------2-------|
A|-----5--------1--------3-------| A|-----x--------1--------3-------|
E|-----x--------x--------x-------| E|-----x--------x--------x-------|
(The A string for Bb here is optional)
[Verse]
Dm
His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
Bb C
There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti
Dm
He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready
Bb C
To drop bombs, but he keeps on forgetting
Dm
What he wrote down, the whole crowd goes so loud
Bb C
He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out
Dm
He's choking, how? Everybody's joking now
Bb C
The clock's run out, times up, over, blaoh!
Dm
Snap back to reality, oh, there goes gravity
Bb C Dm
Oh, there goes Rabbit. He choked, he's so mad but he won't
Bb
Give up that easy, no, he won't have it he knows
C Dm
His whole back's to these ropes, it don't matter he's dope
Bb
He knows that but he's broke, he's so stagnant he knows
C
When he goes back to his mobile home, that's when it's
Dm
Back to the lab again, yo
Bb
This whole rhapsody better go capture this moment
C
And hope it don't pass him
[Chorus]
Dm
You better lose yourself in the music
Bb C
The moment, you own it, you better never let it go
Dm
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
Bb C
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo
Dm
You better lose yourself in the music
Bb C
The moment, you own it, you better never let it go
Dm
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
Bb C
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime
[Verse]
Dm
His soul's escaping, through this hole that is gaping
Bb C
This world is mine for the taking, make me king
Dm Bb
As we move toward a new world order, a normal life is boring
C Dm
But superstardom's close to post mortem
Bb
It only grows harder, homie grows hotter
C Dm
He blows. It's all over, these hoes is all on him
Bb C
Coast to coast shows, he's known as the Globetrotter lonely roads
Dm
God only knows he's grown farther from home, he's no father
Bb C
He goes home and barely knows his own daughter
Dm
But hold your nose cuz here goes the cold water
Bb C
These hoes don't want him no more, he's cold product
Dm
They moved on to the next schmoe who flows
Bb C Dm
He nose dove and sold nada, so the soap opera is told it unfolds
Bb
I suppose it's old partner, but the beat goes on
Dm
Da da dum, da dum da da da
[Chorus]
Dm
You better lose yourself in the music
Bb C
The moment, you own it, you better never let it go
Dm
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
Bb C
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo
Dm
You better lose yourself in the music
Bb C
The moment, you own it, you better never let it go
Dm
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
Bb C
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo
[Verse]
Dm
No more games, I'ma change what you call rage
Bb C
Tear this motherfucking roof off like two dogs caged
Dm
I was playing in the beginning, the mood all changed
Bb C
I've been chewed up and spit out and booed off stage
Dm
But I kept rhyming and stepped, writing the next cypher
Bb C
Best believe somebody's paying the pied piper
Dm Bb
All the pain inside amplified by the fact
C Dm
That I can't get by with my 9 to 5
Bb
And I can't provide the right type of life for my family
C Dm
Cause man, these goddamn food stamps don't buy diapers
Bb C
And it's no movie, there's no Mekhi Phifer, this is my life
Dm
And these times are so hard and it's getting even harder
Bb C
Trying to feed and water my seed, plus teeter-totter
Dm
Caught up between being a father and a prima donna
Bb C
Baby mama drama's screaming on and too much for me to wanna
Dm
Stay in one spot, another day of monotony's
Bb C
Gotten me to the point I'm like a snail
Dm
I've got to formulate a plot or end up in jail or shot
Bb C
Success is my only motherfucking option, failure's not
Dm
Mom, I love you, but this trailer's got to go
Bb C Dm
I cannot grow old in 'Salem's lot, so here I go it's my shot
Bb C
Feet fail me not, this may be the only opportunity that I got
[Chorus]
Dm
You better lose yourself in the music
Bb C
The moment, you own it, you better never let it go
Dm
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
Bb C
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo
Dm
You better lose yourself in the music
Bb C
The moment, you own it, you better never let it go
Dm
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
Bb C
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo
Dm
You better
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