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The Beatles
Act Naturally
By Ohrblind
[Intro]
D7 G
[Verse 1]
GThey're gonna put me in the mCovies
Gthey're gonna make a big star out of mD7e
We'll Gmake a film about a man that's sad and lConely
and D7all I gotta do is act naturalGly
[Middle]
Well, I'll D7bet you I'm gonna be a Gbig star
might D7win an Oscar you can never tellG  
the D7movies gonna make me a Gbig star
'Cause A7I can play the part so wellD7  
[Verse 2]
Well I Ghope you come and see me in the mCovies
Gthen I know that you will plainly D7see
The Gbiggest fool that ever hit the big Ctime
and D7all I gotta do is act naturalGly
[Guitar Solo]
D7 G D7 G
[Verse 3]
We'll Gmake the scene about a man that's sad and loCnely
and Gbeggin down upon his bended D7knee
I'll Gplay the part but I won't need reheCarsin'
alD7l I gotta do is act naturaGlly
[Middle]
Well, I'll D7bet you I'm gonna be a Gbig star
might D7win an Oscar you can never tellG  
the D7movies gonna make me a Gbig star
'Cause A7I can play the part so wellD7  
[Verse 2]
Well I Ghope you come and see me in the mCovies
Gthen I know that you will plainly D7see
The Gbiggest fool that ever hit the big Ctime
and D7all I gotta do is act naturalGly
[Outro]
D7 G

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The story behind the song

This song tells the story of someone who has been heartbroken and can effortlessly portray sadness and loneliness on screen, without needing to act. The inspiration for the song came from a lighthearted comment about going to Los Angeles to be put in the movies and made into a big star. Though initially turned down by a producer who felt movie-themed songs weren't hit material, the song eventually found its way to an audience. The Beatles' 1965 cover version, featuring Ringo Starr on lead vocal, became a popular performance number for him. At its heart, this song captures the bittersweet irony of turning personal sorrow into a public performance.

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Act Naturally

by The Beatles

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The Beatles

Act Naturally

By Ohrblind

[Intro]

D7 G

[Verse 1]

G C

They're gonna put me in the movies

G D7

they're gonna make a big star out of me

G C

We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely

D7 G

and all I gotta do is act naturally

[Middle]

D7 G

Well, I'll bet you I'm gonna be a big star

D7 G

might win an Oscar you can never tell

D7 G

the movies gonna make me a big star

A7 D7

'Cause I can play the part so well

[Verse 2]

G C

Well I hope you come and see me in the movies

G D7

then I know that you will plainly see

G C

The biggest fool that ever hit the big time

D7 G

and all I gotta do is act naturally

[Guitar Solo]

D7 G D7 G

[Verse 3]

G C

We'll make the scene about a man that's sad and lonely

G D7

and beggin down upon his bended knee

G C

I'll play the part but I won't need rehearsin'

D7 G

all I gotta do is act naturally

[Middle]

D7 G

Well, I'll bet you I'm gonna be a big star

D7 G

might win an Oscar you can never tell

D7 G

the movies gonna make me a big star

A7 D7

'Cause I can play the part so well

[Verse 2]

G C

Well I hope you come and see me in the movies

G D7

then I know that you will plainly see

G C

The biggest fool that ever hit the big time

D7 G

and all I gotta do is act naturally

[Outro]

D7 G

About Act Naturally Chords by The Beatles

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