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Supermans Ghost

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[Chorus]
C
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]
C
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]
C
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]
C
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]
C
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

Supermans Ghost chords and lyrics

Free chords for Supermans Ghost by Don McLean. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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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.

Frequently asked questions about Supermans Ghost

How do I play "Supermans Ghost" by Don McLean on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Supermans Ghost" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Supermans Ghost"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Supermans Ghost" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Supermans Ghost" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Supermans Ghost" by Don McLean with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Don McLean below.

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.