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Check Yourself chords by
The Temptations
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Key: F major•
Verse 1
A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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[Otis (& then Melvin

- spoken)]

By and by, you knew that you make me cry. (By and by,
G
G

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knew you'd make me cry)
Em
Em

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And my love for you will never die.
E
E

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(My love will never, never die)
A
A

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But I had to find out on my own.
G
G

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Verse 2
Em
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(Check yourself, check yourself)
Verse 3
Em
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[Paul:] Aww, that's what they

told me. (Check yourself,

check yourself)

I paid no mind. (Check yourself,

check yourself)

I kept on breaking hearts,

(Check yourself, check yourself)
A
A

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Am
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A

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A
A

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All down the line. (Check yourself,
Verse 4

check yourself)
G
G

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Sometimes you just got to lose.
Gm
Gm
3

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That's when you pay your dues.
D
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Bm
Bm
2

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I guess I was a fool, I guess I was a fool,
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G

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To think that... you'd stayed so true.
Verse 5
A
A

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Gm
Gm
3

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F#m
F#m
2

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Em
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Aww, I really played in the game. (Check yourself,

check yourself)

I'd always win. (Check yourself,
G
G

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Em
Em

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check yourself)

Now the tables turn. (Check yourself,

check yourself)
A
A

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And I'm on the losing end. (Check yourself,

check yourself)
Verse 6
G
G

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Oh don't, feel sorry.
Gm
Gm
3

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I had it coming, it's true.
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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'Cause I'm losing, yes, I'm losing,
G
G

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I'm losing you.
A
A

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Verse 7
G
G

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Before I go, I'd like for you to know.
D
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F#m
F#m
2

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You've had my heart
G
G

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from the very start.

But there's one more thing,

before we part.
E
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And that's I'm sorry, sorry,
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G

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A
A

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sorry to my heart.
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G

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Verse 8
Em
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Aww, I'm on my sad way. (Check yourself,
Em
Em

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check yourself)
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Because I know I'd lost your love. (Check yourself,

check yourself)

I'll kick it, like a pass. (Check yourself,

check yourself)
Verse 9
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But I'll be thinking of....
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Gm
Gm
3

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The good times. (The good times)

The bad times. (The bad times)
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Bm
Bm
2

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But good or bad, happy or sad,
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G

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Of memories. (Memories)

Sweet, sweet memor
Abdim
Abdim
6

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ies. (Memories)
E
E

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A

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Aww, memories... are all I have.
Verse 10
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Em
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Aww, that's what they told me. (Check yourself,
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G

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check yourself)
Em
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That's what they told me. (Check yourself,
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check yourself)
Em
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That's what they... what they told me. (Check yourself,

check yourself)

Hmmm...

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • D

  • G

  • Em

  • E

  • Am

  • Gm

    3

  • F#m

    2

  • Abdim

    6

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Check Yourself by The Temptations is F major.

The primary chords used in Check Yourself are C, Dm, F, Bb, Gm, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, Dm, F, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Check Yourself is approximately 140 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Check Yourself using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Check Yourself. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Temptations.

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