Act Naturally
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Intro: G C
C F
They're gonna put me in the movies
C G
They're gonna make a big star out of me
C F
We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely
G C
And all I gotta do is act naturally
G G7 C
Well, I'll bet you I'm gonna be a big star
G C
Might win an Oscar you can never tell
G C
The movies gonna make me a big star
D7 G G7
'Cause I can plat the part so well
C F
Well I hope you come and see me in the movies
C G
Then I know that you will plainly see
C F
The biggest fool that ever hit the big time
G C
And all I gotta do is act naturally
Interlude: G C G C G C G C
C F
We'll make the scene about a man that's sad and lonely
C G
And beggin down upon his bended knee
C F
I'll play the part but I won't need rehearsal
G C
AI gotta do is act naturally
G G7 C
Well, I'll bet you I'm gonna be a big star
G C
Might win an Oscar you can never tell
G C
The movies gonna make me a big star
D7 G G7
'Cause I can plat the part so well
C F
They're gonna put me in the movies
C G
Then I know that you will plainly see
C F
The biggest fool that ever hit the big time
G C G C
And all I gotta do is act naturally
How to play Act Naturally
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.