Hollywood
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[Intro: ]*F Fm C
Verse 1:
C
Could you be a teenage idol?
D
Could you be a movie star?
F Fm
When I turn on my TV, will you smile and wave at me,
C
telling Oprah who you are?
C
So you want to be a rock star,
D
with blue-eyed bunnies in your bed?
F Fm
Well, remember when you're rich that you sold yourself for this,
C
you'll be famous 'cause you're dead
[Refrão] Em Am F C
So don't go higher for desire
Am
Put in in your head,
D
baby, Hollywood is dead,
C
you can find it in yourself
Verse 2:
C
Now I don't want to take you dancin'
D
when you're dancin' with the world
F Fm
You can flush your caviar and your million dollar car,
C
I don't need that kind of girl
C
But could you be the next sensation?
D
Will you set the latest style?
F
You don't need a catchy song
Fm C
'cause the kids'll sing along when you sell it with a smile
[Refrão] Em Am F C
So don't go higher for desire
Am
Put in in your head,
D
baby, Hollywood is dead,
C
you can find it in yourself.
Em Am F C
So don't fly higher for for your fire.
Am
Put in in your head,
D
baby, Hollywood is dead,
C
you can find it in yourself
Bridge:
F Fm C
Na na na na na na (Keep it in your head, Hollywood is dead)
Verse 3:
C
Well, you can do the money tango
D
You can start your little band
F Fm
You can swing from vine to vine while the cuties wait in line
C
with the money in their hands
C D
But if you get to California, save a piece of gold for me.
F
And it's the only thing you'll save,
Fm C
but I'll bet you'll never wave when I watch you on TV.
[Refrão] Em Am F C
So don't go higher for desire
Am
Put in in your head,
D
baby, Hollywood is dead,
C
you can find it in yourself.
Em Am F C
So don't fly higher for for your fire.
Am
Put in in your head,
D
baby, Hollywood is dead,
C
you can find it in yourself
Bridge 2:
Am D
Keep on lovin' what is true and the world will come to you,
C
you can find it in yourself
Am D
Love what is true and the world will come to you,
C
you can find it in yourself
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How to play Hollywood
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.