Garbo
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Capo: 1
Intro: G D C D
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G D C D
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G D C D G
I love to waltz with a man In a dark linen suit
D C D G
All alone at a party with someone I knew
D C D
From a time gone by, turned to stone
C Bb D G
I can be Garbo, or even Marlene
C Bb D G D C D
I can be Marilyn, or I can be alone. / / / / / / / / /
G D C D
I play the part, but then, all of us do
G D C D
And we do it so well, as I do it to you
G D C D
In this town full of strangers, in this town full of fools
C Bb D G
Venus doesn't glitter when she stands next to you
C Bb D G
When you're waltzing through stardom you miss what you lose
D C D
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G D C D
Oh..lose yourself in a silvery dress
G D C D
Oh, you think you must do what you feel you do best
G D C D
And you mustn't give up for you're still but a guest
C Bb D G
You could be Garbo, or even Marlene
C Bb D G D
You could be Marilyn or you could forget / / /
C D G D C D G D
You could forget You could forget.
C D G
You could forget.
How to play Garbo
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.