Barbie As The Princess And The Pauper
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Intro: G F (pause) F F
G F (pause) F F
Part 1:
G
To be a princess
F F F
Is to know which spoon to use
G
To be a princess
F G
is to own a thousand pairs of shoes
Gm F
To maintain a regal gait
Leave the parsley on your plate
D
And be charming but detached
And yet amused
G
To be a princess
F G
Is to never be confused
G D
Do a plié and never fall
Am G
Don't ever stray from protocol
All through the day
D
There's just one way
Em D
You must behave
G D
Do keep a grip and never crack
Am G
Stiff upper lip and arch the back
Bend from above
D G
And always wear your gloves
D
And wave
C
Shoulders back and
Tummy in and
G
Pinky out and
Lift the chin and
C G
Slowly turn the head from side to side
Part 2:
G
I see now!
Part 1:
C
Breathing gently
Stepping lightly
G
Smile brightly
Nod politely
Am D
Never show a thing you feel inside
Glide!
G
To be a princess
F F F
Is to always look your best
G
To be a princess
F G
Is to never get to rest
Gm F
Sit for a portrait, never squirm
Sleep on a mattress extra firm
D
Speak and be clever
Never at a loss for words
G D
Curtsy to every count and lord
Am G
Learn how to play the harpsichord
D C
Sing lullabies and always harmonize in thirds
BOTH:
C D
Thirds, thirds
Part 1:
D G
And She has beautiful eyes
D
Your spirits rise G
When she walks in the room
Part 2:
G
I see... ;)
Part 1:
C
Doors close
G
And the chemistry grows
D
She's like a rose
That's forever in bloom!
Part 1: (Part 2:)
G D
Do a plié and don't (Ever ever ever fall)
C
Never show dismay (And be there when people call)
G D C D
Be prepared whatever royal life will bring
G D Am
Do keep a grip and don't (Ever ever ever crack)
Am C G
Take a dainty sip (Never ever turn your back)
G D Em D
There's a time and place and way for everything
G
To be a princess
F F F
Is to never make your bed
G
To be a princess
F G
Is to always use your head!
How to play Barbie As The Princess And The Pauper
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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.