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Be Yourself

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[Intro]
    Bm      Gx2
  Bm    D    G    Emx2
[Verse 1]
BmSomeone falls to piecesD  
sleGepin all alone
Emsomeone kills the paBmin
spinning in the silencDe
She Gfinally drifts aEmway
Bmsomeone gets excitedD  
in a chGapel yard
cEmatches a bouquetBm  
another lays a dDozen
Gwhite roses on a graveEm  
[Chorus]
BmTo be yourself is all Dthat you can doG  Em  
BmTo be yourself is all Dthat you can doG  Em  
Bm  D  G  Em
[Verse 2]
Bmsomeone finds saDlvation in evGeryone
and Emanother only painBm  
someone tries to Dhide himself
down Ginside himself he prayEms
Bmsomeone swears Dhis true love
Guntil the end of time
Emanother runs awayBm  
Separate or unitedD?
GHealthy or insane?Em  
[Chorus]
BmTo be yourself is all Dthat you can doG  Em  
BmTo be yourself is all Dthat you can doG  Em  
BmTo be yourself is all Dthat you can doG  Em  
BmTo be yourself is all Dthat you can doG  Em  
[Solo]
[Refrain]
GAnd even when you’ve Apaid enough
BmBeen pulled apart or Dbeen held up
Gwith every single memAory of
Bmthe good or bad fDaces of luck
Gdon’t lose any slAeep tonight
BmI'm sure everything wDill end up alright
Gyou may win or loAse
Bmbut to be yourself is all Dthat you can doG  Em  
BmTo be yourself is all Dthat you can do GOhhhhhhhhEm  
[Chorus]
BmTo be yourself is all Dthat you can do   G(all thEmat you can do)  
BmTo be yourself is all Dthat you can do G(all that Emyou can do)
BmAnd to be yourself is Dall that you caGn  Em  
BmTo be yourself is all Dthat you can doG  Em  
BmTo be yourself is all Dthat you can doG  Em  

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The story behind the song

"Be Yourself" draws its meaning from personal experience, reflecting on life's journey, its changes, and the mistakes made along the way. The lyrics speak to overcoming shame and the desire to make amends, embracing who you are with age and wisdom. It's a straightforward message that the frontman might have once found too simple to express in song, yet it captures a profound truth. This track from Audioslave's 2005 album Out of Exile encourages an honest acceptance of oneself, flaws and all.

AI-written from these sources:Be Yourself (Audioslave song) — Wikipedia ↗Audioslave — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Be Yourself

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[Intro]

Bm G

Bm D G Em

[Verse 1]

Bm D

Someone falls to pieces

sleepin all alone

Em Bm

someone kills the pain

spinning in the silence

G Em

She finally drifts away

Bm D

someone gets excited

in a chapel yard

Em Bm

catches a bouquet

another lays a dozen

G Em

white roses on a grave

[Chorus]

Bm D G Em

To be yourself is all that you can do

Bm D G Em

To be yourself is all that you can do

Bm D G Em

[Verse 2]

Bm D G

someone finds salvation in everyone

Em Bm

and another only pain

someone tries to hide himself

G Em

down inside himself he prays

Bm D

someone swears his true love

until the end of time

Em Bm

another runs away

Separate or united?

G Em

Healthy or insane?

[Chorus]

Bm D G Em

To be yourself is all that you can do

Bm D G Em

To be yourself is all that you can do

Bm D G Em

To be yourself is all that you can do

Bm D G Em

To be yourself is all that you can do

[Solo]

[Refrain]

G A

And even when you’ve paid enough

Bm D

Been pulled apart or been held up

G A

with every single memory of

Bm D

the good or bad faces of luck

G A

don’t lose any sleep tonight

Bm D

I'm sure everything will end up alright

G A

you may win or lose

Bm D G Em

but to be yourself is all that you can do

Bm D G Em

To be yourself is all that you can do Ohhhhhhhh

[Chorus]

Bm D G Em

To be yourself is all that you can do (all that you can do)

Bm D G Em

To be yourself is all that you can do (all that you can do)

Bm D G Em

And to be yourself is all that you can

Bm D G Em

To be yourself is all that you can do

Bm D G Em

To be yourself is all that you can do

About Be Yourself Chords by Audioslave

Learn how to play Be Yourself by Audioslave with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Be Yourself chords”, “Be Yourself guitar chords”, or “Audioslave Be Yourself chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Be Yourself chords and for experienced players who want accurate Be Yourself lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, G, D, Em, A.

FAQ — Be Yourself by Audioslave

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Can I transpose "Be Yourself" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Be Yourself" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Be Yourself"?

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Is "Be Yourself" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Be Yourself" by Audioslave with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Audioslave below.

What key is "Be Yourself" in?

The chords for "Be Yourself" show the original chord names (including Bm, G, D, Em, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.