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Make Your Own Kind Of Music Chords

Here are the chords for “Make Your Own Kind Of Music” by The Mamas And The Papas — in the key of E (E, A, B and G#m). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:EABG#mD

Chords for Make Your Own Kind Of Music

Key: EBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
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90
 LOST (Season2 Episode1): Desmond's entry. This is the song u hear playing on the lp in the hatch.
ENobody can Atell you
EThere's only one Bsong worth singing
EThey may try and Asell you
 Cause it G#mhangs them up
 To Asee someone like Byou
 But Eyou gotta make your G#mown kind of Amusic B 
ESing your G#mown special Asong B 
EMake your G#mown kind of Amusic B 
AEven if nobody else sings aBlong
EYou're gonna be Anowhere
EThe loneliest Bkind of lonely
EIt may be rough Agoing
 'Cos to G#mdo your thing is the Ahardest thing to Bdo
Eyou gotta make your G#mown kind of Amusic B 
ESing your G#mown special Asong B 
EMake your G#mown kind of Amusic B 
AEven if nobody else sings aBlong
DSo if you cannot take my Ehand
DAnd if you must be going, AI will underBstand
 But Eyou gotta make your G#mown kind of Amusic B 
ESing your G#mown special Asong B 
EMake your G#mown kind of Amusic B 
AEven if nobody else sings aBlong

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About Make Your Own Kind Of Music

“Make Your Own Kind Of Music” by The Mamas And The Papas is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 5 chords — E, A, B, G#m and D — with the progression centred on E, A and B. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Make Your Own Kind Of Music — FAQ

What key is “Make Your Own Kind Of Music” in?

“Make Your Own Kind Of Music” by The Mamas And The Papas is in the key of E. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Make Your Own Kind Of Music”?

“Make Your Own Kind Of Music” uses 5 chords: E, A, B, G#m and D.

Is “Make Your Own Kind Of Music” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Make Your Own Kind Of Music” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Make Your Own Kind Of Music”?

“Make Your Own Kind Of Music” is performed by The Mamas And The Papas.

Is there a play-along video for “Make Your Own Kind Of Music”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Make Your Own Kind Of Music”?

“Make Your Own Kind Of Music” is categorised as Pop.