Cinderella
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Capo: 3
(Intro) G C D Em C C
(Verse 1)
Em
She spins and she sways to whatever song plays,
D/B
Without a care in the world.
C Em D
And I'm sitting here wearing the weight of the world on my shoulders.
Em
It's been a long day and there's still work to do,
D/B
She's pulling at me saying "Dad I need you!
C Em
There's a ball at the castle and I've been invited and I need to practice my
D
dancin'"
Em D
"Oh please, daddy, please!"
(Chorus 1)
G G/A G/B C
So I will dance with Cinderella
Em D C
While she is here in my arms
Em D G C D Em D
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
G G/A G/B C
Oh I will dance with Cinderella
Em D C
I don't want to miss even one song
Em D G C
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
Em D C G/B C C
And she'll be gone.
(Verse 2)
Em
She says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressed
D/B
She wants to know if I approve of the dress
C
She says, "Dad the prom is just one week away
Em D
And I need to practice my dancin'
Em D
"Oh please, daddy , please!"
(Chorus 2)
G G/A G/B C
So I will dance with Cinderella
Em D C
While she is here in my arms
Em D G C D Em D
'Cause I know something the prince never knew. Oh
G G/A G/B C
I will dance with Cinderella
Em D C
I don't want to miss even one song
Em D G C
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
Em D F C G G
C D D D
And she'll be gone.
(Verse 3)
Em
But she came home today with a ring on her hand
D/B
Just glowin' and tellin' us all they had planned
C Em
She says, "Dad the wedding's still six months away but I need to practice
D
my dancin'
Em D
"Oh please, daddy , please!"
(Chorus 2)
G G/A G/B C
So I will dance with Cinderella
Em D C
While she is here in my arms
Em D G C D Em D
'Cause I know something the prince never knew. Oh
G G/A G/B C
I will dance with Cinderella
Em D C
I don't want to miss even one song
Em D G C
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
Em D G C D Em C D C D C
And she'll be gone.
(Personally I’d rather end on G considering that’s what key it is in, but Steven
to end on the 4 chord, the C)
How to play Cinderella
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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.