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Girl In The Movies

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Key - A
Standard tuning
NOTE: Dolly Parton uses the Joni Mitchell tuning, thus her chord shapes look different from standard.
Use standard chords unless specified:
  A/B- x22220
[Intro]
A  A/B   A  A/B
[Verse 1]
  APopcorn, soda, box of A/BRaisinets
  AVelvet-cushioned seats and A/Bsoft armrests
  ABest seat in my favorite A/Bmovie house
  AStart my dreaming as the A/Blights go out
  DUp on the Asilver screen, I Bmpicture me
  DLiving out my Apassions, hopes, and Bmfantasies.E  
[Chorus 1]
AI want to be the girl in the movies
  BmThe one with the glint in her eyes
AThe girl that seldom loses
  BmBeautiful, with grace and style
AActing out her story
  BmStanding in her glory
AHappy ever after
  BmI want to be the girl in the movies.A  
[Verse 2]
  AWish I had a nickel for each A/Bdime I've spent
  AWatching others live their lives with A/Bconfidence
  AHere's a preview of some A/Bthings to come
  AIt's not too late for me to A/Bbe someone
  DI can't keep Aliving in their  Bmmake-believe
  DComing attracAtions will be Bmstarring me.E  
[Chorus]
  AI want to be the girl in the movies
BmThe one with the stars in her eyes (In her eyes)
  AShe gets the roles she chooses
BmShe can laugh or she can cry
  AActing in her story
BmStanding in her glory
  AAlways happy endings
BmI want to be the girl in the movies.A  
[Bridge]
It's time DI show the world just what I'm about
AI'm steppin' up and I'm steppin' out
DI'm feelin' bold and I'm feelin' proud
EI want to be that girl
[Chorus]
AI want to be the girl in the movies  A/BHmm hmm
AI want to be the girl in the movies  A/BHmm hmm hmm
[Outro]
AGonna stand up and I'm gonna matter
'Cause A/BI've had enough of my dreams being shattered
And AI've had enough of my tears being splattered
I've A/Balready been that girl.
Oh, AI want to be (I want to be) I want to be (I want to be)
A/BI want to be the girl in the movies
AI want to be (I want to be) Hey look at me (Hey look at me)
A/BI want to be the girl in the movies
AI want to shine (I want to shine) I want to shine (I'm gonna shine)
A/BIt's my time and I want to shine
AI want to be happy, I want to be free
A/BJust like the girl in the moAvies.

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The story behind the song

"Girl In The Movies" captures the feeling of longing for a life that seems as perfect and magical as those seen on the silver screen. It speaks to the universal desire for a fairytale existence, a kind of hopeful dreaming. This song, appearing on the release of the same name, comes from the prolific career of Dolly Parton, who has written over 3,000 songs and is known for her storytelling ability. It plays like a tender reflection on dreams and aspirations.

AI-written from these sources:Dolly Parton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Girl In The Movies

by Dolly Parton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A/B

Key - A

Standard tuning

NOTE: Dolly Parton uses the Joni Mitchell tuning, thus her chord shapes look different from standard.

Use standard chords unless specified:

A/B

- x22220

[Intro]

A A/B A A/B

[Verse 1]

A A/B

Popcorn, soda, box of Raisinets

A A/B

Velvet-cushioned seats and soft armrests

A A/B

Best seat in my favorite movie house

A A/B

Start my dreaming as the lights go out

D A Bm

Up on the silver screen, I picture me

D A Bm E

Living out my passions, hopes, and fantasies.

[Chorus 1]

I want to be the girl in the movies

The one with the glint in her eyes

The girl that seldom loses

Beautiful, with grace and style

Acting out her story

Standing in her glory

Happy ever after

Bm A

I want to be the girl in the movies.

[Verse 2]

A A/B

Wish I had a nickel for each dime I've spent

A A/B

Watching others live their lives with confidence

A A/B

Here's a preview of some things to come

A A/B

It's not too late for me to be someone

D A Bm

I can't keep living in their make-believe

D A Bm E

Coming attractions will be starring me.

[Chorus]

I want to be the girl in the movies

The one with the stars in her eyes (In her eyes)

She gets the roles she chooses

She can laugh or she can cry

Acting in her story

Standing in her glory

Always happy endings

Bm A

I want to be the girl in the movies.

[Bridge]

It's time I show the world just what I'm about

I'm steppin' up and I'm steppin' out

I'm feelin' bold and I'm feelin' proud

I want to be that girl

[Chorus]

A A/B

I want to be the girl in the movies Hmm hmm

A A/B

I want to be the girl in the movies Hmm hmm hmm

[Outro]

Gonna stand up and I'm gonna matter

A/B

'Cause I've had enough of my dreams being shattered

And I've had enough of my tears being splattered

A/B

I've already been that girl.

Oh, I want to be (I want to be) I want to be (I want to be)

A/B

I want to be the girl in the movies

I want to be (I want to be) Hey look at me (Hey look at me)

A/B

I want to be the girl in the movies

I want to shine (I want to shine) I want to shine (I'm gonna shine)

A/B

It's my time and I want to shine

I want to be happy, I want to be free

A/B A

Just like the girl in the movies.

About Girl In The Movies Chords by Dolly Parton

Learn how to play Girl In The Movies by Dolly Parton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Girl In The Movies chords”, “Girl In The Movies guitar chords”, or “Dolly Parton Girl In The Movies chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Girl In The Movies chords and for experienced players who want accurate Girl In The Movies lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, A/B, D, Bm, E.

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