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Pride

"Pride" by Kendrick Lamar is a song that is originally in the key of F# minor. Released as part of his album "DAMN." in 2017, it was written by Kendrick Lamar and co-produced by Steve Lacy and Anna Wise. Lamar, an American rapper and songwriter, gained widespread acclaim and is known for his thought-provoking lyrics and social commentary. The song "Pride" features a smooth and mellow melody that blends elements of hip-hop and R&B. It explores themes of self-reflection, identity, and introspection. An interesting trivia about the song is that its instrumental was also used in the promotional campaign for the 2018 NBA Finals.
Pride - Kendrick Lamar

f# . . . f# f# f# f# e
Love's gonna get you killed
g a a a g g f# . . . g f# . . . g f#
But pride's gonna be the death of you , and you and me
g f# . . . g f# . . . g f# . . . g f#
And you , and you , and you and me
g f# . . . g f# . . . g f# . . . g f#
And you , and you , and you and me
g f# . . . g f# . . . g f# . . . g f#
And you , and you , and -

b . . . a d d , d f# d , f# g e
Me , I wasn't taught to share , but care
b . . . a d b b g g e e a a
In another life , I surely was there
b . . . a d d , d f# d , f# g e , f# g e
Me , I wasn't taught to share , but care
f# g e , f# g e
I care , I care

b . . . a d d , d f# d , f# g e
Me , I wasn't taught to share , but care
b . . . a d b b g g e e a a
In another life , I surely was there
b . . . a d d , d f# d , f# g e , f# g e
Me , I wasn't taught to share , but care
f# g e , f# g e
I care , I care

e e e e f# g ( g e . . . b1 )
Maybe I wasn't there ( we saw you first )
b1 b1 b1 b1 a1 g1 ( g e . . . b1 )
Maybe I wasn't there ( I saw you first )
e e e e f# g ( g e . . . b1 )
Maybe I wasn't there ( I saw you first )
b1 b1 b1 b1 a1 g1
Maybe I wasn't there