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Starring Role

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[Intro]
Am  F  Dm  F E
[Verse 1]
               Am            F
You're hard to hug, tough to talk to
      Dm            F E               Am      F
And I never fall asleep, when you're in my bed
        Dm           F    E
All you give me is a heartbeat
     Am            F
I've turned into a statue
       Dm               F E
And it makes me feel depressed
           Am            F          Dm             F E
'Cause the only time you open up is when we get undressed
[Pre-chorus 1]
    Am                  F
You don't love me, big fucking deal
     Dm             F     E
I'll never tell you how I feel
    Am                 F
You don't love me, not a big deal
     Dm             F     E
I'll never tell you how I feel
[Chorus]
   Am           G              Dm         F E
It almost feels like a joke to play out a part
     Am              G                Dm             F E
When you are not the starring role in someone else's heart
             F           C                E            Am G
You know I'd rather walk alone, than play a supporting role
   F       E                Am    F    Dm    F E
If I can't get the starring role
[Verse 2]
     Am     F              Dm            F E
Sometimes I ignore you, so I feel in control
       Am         F              Dm               F E
'Cause really, I adore you and I can't leave you alone
    Am          F              Dm            F E
Fed up with the fantasies that cover what is wrong
     Am               F                 Dm               F E
Come on, baby, let's just get drunk, forget we don't get on
[Pre-chorus 2]
       Am                 F
You're like my dad, you'd get on well
  Dm                F        E
I send my best, regards from hell
[Chorus]
   Am           G              Dm         F E
It almost feels like a joke to play out a part
     Am              G                Dm             F E
When you are not the starring role in someone else's heart
             F           C                E            Am G
You know I'd rather walk alone, than play a supporting role
   F       E                Am    F    Dm    F E
If I can't get the starring role
[Bridge]
  F              C             Am             G
I never sang for love, I never had a heart to mend
   F               C              Am             G
Because before the start began, I always saw the end
      F                  C          Am               G
Yeah, I wait for you to open up, to give yourself to me
    F              C                Am             G
But nothing's ever gonna give, I'll never set you free
           Am             G
Yeah, I'll never set you free
NC
[Chorus]
   Am           G              Dm         F E
It almost feels like a joke to play out a part
     Am              G                Dm             F E
When you are not the starring role in someone else's heart
             F           C                E            Am G
You know I'd rather walk alone, than play a supporting role
   F       E                Am    F    Dm    F E   Am
If I can't get the starring role

Starring Role chords and lyrics

Free chords for Starring Role by Melanie Martinez. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
Am  F  Dm  F E
[Verse 1]
[Pre-chorus 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Pre-chorus 2]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
NC
[Chorus]

Starring Role Chords by Melanie Martinez

Learn how to play Starring Role by Melanie Martinez with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Starring Role chords”, “Starring Role guitar chords”, or “Melanie Martinez Starring Role 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 Starring Role chords and for experienced players who want accurate Starring Role lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, F, Dm, E, G, C.

Frequently asked questions about Starring Role

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

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Is "Starring Role" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Starring Role" in?

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