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Can't Tell Me Nothing

Kanye West hip-hop

"Can't Tell Me Nothing" is a song by American rapper Kanye West in the key of D major. It was released as the lead single from his third studio album, "Graduation," in 2007. West both composed and performed the track, which was produced by DJ Toomp and Kanye himself. The song gained significant commercial success, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Notably, the lyrics of "Can't Tell Me Nothing" express West's defiance and determination to succeed in the face of criticism and doubt. The melody of the song is characterized by its catchy, piano-driven beat and West's distinct vocal delivery.

Can't Tell Me Nothing - Kanye West

C , D# , G , F
La , la , la - la
F F F F F G F C C
Wait 'til I get my money right
C C C F G
( oh , oh , oh , oh , oh )

C C C F G
( oh , oh , oh , oh , oh )

( G# G D# G# G D# G# G D# D# D# F )

C C C F G
( oh , oh , oh , oh , oh )

C C C F G
( oh , oh , oh , oh , oh )

C C C F G
( oh , oh , oh , oh , oh )

( G# G D# G# G D# G# G D# D# D# F )

C C C F G
( oh , oh , oh , oh , oh )

C , D# , G , F
La , la , la - la
F F F F F G F C C
Wait 'til I get my money right
C , D# , G , F
La , la , la - la
F F F F G G# , C G
Then you can't tell me nothing , right?

( G# G D# G# G D# G# G D# D# D# F )