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Supermans Ghost

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[Chorus]
CI don't want to be like old George Reeves
FStuck in a GSuperman Crole
I've got a Amlong way to Emgo in my career
And Amsomeday my Emfame will make it clear
That DI had to Gbe a SuperCmanG  
[Verse 1]
He Fcame from another place Cdeep in his mind
As Amfar as the planets in Gspace
As Fgalaxy's mysteries Cstart to unwind
Some Dchanges are bound to take Gplace
Though Amgravity constantly Emweighs on my travels
My Ammission is close to Emadrift
Though AmI can be strong when my Empower unravels
I Dstill come to you for a Glift
[Chorus]
CI don't want to be like old George Reeves
FStuck in a GSuperman Crole
I've got a Amlong way to Emgo in my career
And Amsomeday my Emfame will make it clear
That DI had to Gbe a SuperCmanG  
[Verse 2]
I Fknow I can fly when my Cplane hits the sky
I beAmlieve I've got nothing to Glose
But Fwhen I'm alone with the Cbed and the phone
I get the Dterminal metropolis Gblues
I Amflew to the coast where EmSuperman's Ghost
Lay Amshot on the bedroom Emfloor
He said "AmWatch out for TV it Emcrucified me
But it Dcan't crucify me no Gmore."
[Chorus]
CI don't want to be like old George Reeves
FStuck in a GSuperman Crole
I've got a Amlong way to Emgo in my career
And Amsomeday my Emfame will make it clear
That DI had to Gbe a SuperCmanG  
[Verse 3]
"I'm Fred white and blue, I've got Cjustice to do
I'm the Amman of your fantasy Gdreams
But I'm an Falien man from an Calien land
Who's Dalive on your orthicon Gscreens
I Amonce ruled the world and when Emflags were unfurled
I perAmformed for you live not on Emtape
But the Ampublic is cruel when Emplayed for a fool
As you Dsee by the blood on my Gcape."
[Chorus]
CI don't want to be like old George Reeves
FStuck in a GSuperman Crole
I've got a Amlong way to Emgo in my career
And Amsomeday my Emfame will make it clear
That DI had to Gbe a SuperCmanG  
[Verse 4]
"Well I Fnever was real or Cstronger than steel
I'm a Amfigment of Freudian Gneed
And the Fvideo screen is a Cpsychotic scene
And it's Dall done with mirrors and Ggreen
My Amagent just called, the Emtalks have been stalled
I Amsoon will be pulled from the Emair
But the Amimage persists in the Emvideo mists
That a DSuperman still will be Gthere!"
[Chorus]
CI don't want to be like old George Reeves
FStuck in a GSuperman Crole
I've got a Amlong way to Emgo in my career
And Amsomeday my Emfame will make it clear
That DI had to Gbe a SuperCmanG  

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Supermans Ghost

by Don McLean

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Chorus]

I don't want to be like old George Reeves

F G C

Stuck in a Superman role

Am Em

I've got a long way to go in my career

Am Em

And someday my fame will make it clear

D G C G

That I had to be a Superman

[Verse 1]

F C

He came from another place deep in his mind

Am G

As far as the planets in space

F C

As galaxy's mysteries start to unwind

D G

Some changes are bound to take place

Am Em

Though gravity constantly weighs on my travels

Am Em

My mission is close to adrift

Am Em

Though I can be strong when my power unravels

D G

I still come to you for a lift

[Chorus]

I don't want to be like old George Reeves

F G C

Stuck in a Superman role

Am Em

I've got a long way to go in my career

Am Em

And someday my fame will make it clear

D G C G

That I had to be a Superman

[Verse 2]

F C

I know I can fly when my plane hits the sky

Am G

I believe I've got nothing to lose

F C

But when I'm alone with the bed and the phone

D G

I get the terminal metropolis blues

Am Em

I flew to the coast where Superman's Ghost

Am Em

Lay shot on the bedroom floor

Am Em

He said "Watch out for TV it crucified me

D G

But it can't crucify me no more."

[Chorus]

I don't want to be like old George Reeves

F G C

Stuck in a Superman role

Am Em

I've got a long way to go in my career

Am Em

And someday my fame will make it clear

D G C G

That I had to be a Superman

[Verse 3]

F C

"I'm red white and blue, I've got justice to do

Am G

I'm the man of your fantasy dreams

F C

But I'm an alien man from an alien land

D G

Who's alive on your orthicon screens

Am Em

I once ruled the world and when flags were unfurled

Am Em

I performed for you live not on tape

Am Em

But the public is cruel when played for a fool

D G

As you see by the blood on my cape."

[Chorus]

I don't want to be like old George Reeves

F G C

Stuck in a Superman role

Am Em

I've got a long way to go in my career

Am Em

And someday my fame will make it clear

D G C G

That I had to be a Superman

[Verse 4]

F C

"Well I never was real or stronger than steel

Am G

I'm a figment of Freudian need

F C

And the video screen is a psychotic scene

D G

And it's all done with mirrors and green

Am Em

My agent just called, the talks have been stalled

Am Em

I soon will be pulled from the air

Am Em

But the image persists in the video mists

D G

That a Superman still will be there!"

[Chorus]

I don't want to be like old George Reeves

F G C

Stuck in a Superman role

Am Em

I've got a long way to go in my career

Am Em

And someday my fame will make it clear

D G C G

That I had to be a Superman

About Supermans Ghost Chords by Don McLean

Learn how to play Supermans Ghost by Don McLean with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Supermans Ghost chords”, “Supermans Ghost guitar chords”, or “Don McLean Supermans Ghost 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 Supermans Ghost chords and for experienced players who want accurate Supermans Ghost lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, Am, Em, D.

FAQ — Supermans Ghost by Don McLean

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What key is "Supermans Ghost" in?

The chords for "Supermans Ghost" show the original chord names (including C, F, G, Am, Em, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.