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Girl In The Movies

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdSKR8EHnXY
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]
A
I want to be the girl in the movies
Bm
  The one with the glint in her eyes
A
The girl that seldom loses
Bm
  Beautiful, with grace and style
A
Acting out her story
Bm
  Standing in her glory
A
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]
A
  I want to be the girl in the movies
Bm
The one with the stars in her eyes (In her eyes)
A
  She gets the roles she chooses
Bm
She can laugh or she can cry
A
  Acting in her story
Bm
Standing in her glory
A
  Always happy endings
Bm                                  A
I want to be the girl in the movies.
[Bridge]
          D
It's time I show the world just what I'm about
A
I'm steppin' up and I'm steppin' out
D
I'm feelin' bold and I'm feelin' proud
E
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]
A
Gonna stand up and I'm gonna matter
       A/B
'Cause I've had enough of my dreams being shattered
    A
And I've had enough of my tears being splattered
     A/B
I've already been that girl.
    A
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
A
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
A
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
A
I want to be happy, I want to be free
A/B                         A
Just like the girl in the movies.

Girl In The Movies chords and lyrics

Free chords for Girl In The Movies by Dolly Parton. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdSKR8EHnXY
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]
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

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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Can I transpose "Girl In The Movies" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Girl In The Movies" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Girl In The Movies"?

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Is "Girl In The Movies" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Girl In The Movies" by Dolly Parton with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dolly Parton below.

What key is "Girl In The Movies" in?

The chords for "Girl In The Movies" show the original chord names (including A, A/B, D, Bm, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.