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Looking Out For Number One chords by
Carole King
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Key: D minor•
Intro 1
Am
Am

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Verse 1
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Dm
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Em
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What kind of fool do you think I am
Dm
Dm

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Em
Em

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To believe you really give a damn
Am
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You're just looking out for number one
Dm
Dm

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You wanna win?
Em
Em

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No way you're gonna lose
Dm
Dm

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Between me and you,
Em
Em

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which one will you choose?

I know you're looking
Am
Am

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out for number one
Dm
Dm

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Just look behind the silver screen
Em
Em

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you've built around yourself
Dm
Dm

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And you'll find you're just the same
G
G

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as anybody else
Em
Em

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Am
Am

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And it's all right
Dm
Dm

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What kind of fool are you
Em
Em

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gonna be?
Dm
Dm

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There's a locked up soul
Em
Em

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and you hold the key

But you're too busy
Am
Am

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looking out for number one
Dm
Dm

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Em
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Am
Am

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Dm
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Em
Em

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Oh, yeah
Am
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Dm
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Em
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Esus4
Esus4

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Am
Am

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Dm
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What will you do,
Em
Em

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will you go through the day?
Dm
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We're only half alive,
Em
Em

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who are you anyway?
Am
Am

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Just looking out for number one
Dm
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What kind of chance are
Em
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you willing to take?
Dm
Dm

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Are you willing to give
Em
Em

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just a little bit for your own sake?
Am
Am

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Not really looking out for number one
Dm
Dm

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Really looking out for number one
Am
Am

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Ooh, looking out for number one
Dm
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Yeah, looking out for number one
Am
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Dm
Dm

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I'm for number
Am
Am

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I'm for number one
Dm
Dm

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I'm for number
Am
Am

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I'm for number one
Dm
Dm

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I'm for number
Am
Am

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I'm for number one
Dm
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Out for a number,
Outro 1

out for a number
Am
Am

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Dm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • Dm

  • Em

  • G

  • Esus4

  • E

Capo: 5

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Looking Out For Number One by Carole King is D minor.

The primary chords used in Looking Out For Number One are Dm, Gm, Am, C, Asus4, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

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

The tempo of Looking Out For Number One is approximately 102 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Looking Out For Number One 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 Looking Out For Number One. 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 Carole King.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Looking Out For Number One to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Looking Out For Number One by Carole King on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.