Chords with lyrics
Key - A augmentedA
Standard tuning
NOTE: Dolly Parton uses the Joni Mitchell tuning, thus her chord shapes look different from standard.
Use standard chords unless specified:
A/BA/B - x22220
Intro:
A augmentedA A/BA/B A augmentedA A/BA/B
Verse 1:
A augmentedA A/BA/B
Popcorn, soda, box of Raisinets
A augmentedA A/BA/B
Velvet-cushioned seats and soft armrests
A augmentedA A/BA/B
Best seat in my favorite movie house
A augmentedA A/BA/B
Start my dreaming as the lights go out
D MajorD A augmentedA B minorBm
Up on the silver screen, I picture me
D MajorD A augmentedA B minorBm E MajorE
Living out my passions, hopes, and fantasies.
Chorus 1:
A augmentedA
I want to be the girl in the movies
B minorBm
The one with the glint in her eyes
A augmentedA
The girl that seldom loses
B minorBm
Beautiful, with grace and style
A augmentedA
Acting out her story
B minorBm
Standing in her glory
A augmentedA
Happy ever after
B minorBm A augmentedA
I want to be the girl in the movies.
Verse 2:
A augmentedA A/BA/B
Wish I had a nickel for each dime I've spent
A augmentedA A/BA/B
Watching others live their lives with confidence
A augmentedA A/BA/B
Here's a preview of some things to come
A augmentedA A/BA/B
It's not too late for me to be someone
D MajorD A augmentedA B minorBm
I can't keep living in their make-believe
D MajorD A augmentedA B minorBm E MajorE
Coming attractions will be starring me.
Chorus:
A augmentedA
I want to be the girl in the movies
B minorBm
The one with the stars in her eyes (In her eyes)
A augmentedA
She gets the roles she chooses
B minorBm
She can laugh or she can cry
A augmentedA
Acting in her story
B minorBm
Standing in her glory
A augmentedA
Always happy endings
B minorBm A augmentedA
I want to be the girl in the movies.
Bridge:
D MajorD
It's time I show the world just what I'm about
A augmentedA
I'm steppin' up and I'm steppin' out
D MajorD
I'm feelin' bold and I'm feelin' proud
E MajorE
I want to be that girl
Chorus:
A augmentedA A/BA/B
I want to be the girl in the movies Hmm hmm
A augmentedA A/BA/B
I want to be the girl in the movies Hmm hmm hmm
Outro:
A augmentedA
Gonna stand up and I'm gonna matter
A/BA/B
'Cause I've had enough of my dreams being shattered
A augmentedA
And I've had enough of my tears being splattered
A/BA/B
I've already been that girl.
A augmentedA
Oh, I want to be (I want to be) I want to be (I want to be)
A/BA/B
I want to be the girl in the movies
A augmentedA
I want to be (I want to be) Hey look at me (Hey look at me)
A/BA/B
I want to be the girl in the movies
A augmentedA
I want to shine (I want to shine) I want to shine (I'm gonna shine)
A/BA/B
It's my time and I want to shine
A augmentedA
I want to be happy, I want to be free
A/BA/B A augmentedA
Just like the girl in the movies.