I'm A Marionette
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You could also do this song with a capo on the 3rd fret and the chords would be: Cm= Am, Ab= F, Bb=G
(Cm)You're so free
That's what everybody's telling me
Yet I feel I'm like an (Ab)outward-bound, (Bb)pushed around, (Cm)refugee
Something's wrong, got a feeling that I don't belong
As if I have come from (Ab)outer space, (Bb)out of place, (Cm)like King Kong
(no chord)I'm a marionette, just a marionette, pull the string
I'm a marionette, everybody's pet, just as long as I sing
I'm a marionette, see my pirouette, 'round and 'round
I'm a marionette, I'm a marionette, just a silly old clown
Like a doll, like a puppet with no will at all
And somebody taught me how to talk, how to walk, how to fall
Can't complain, I've got no-one but myself to blame
Something's happening I can't control, lost my hold, it's insane
(Chorus)
Look this way, just a little smile, is what they say
You look better on the photograph if you laugh, that's okay!!
(Chorus)
You're so free
That's what everybody's telling me
Yet I feel I'm like an outward-bound, pushed around, refugee
How to play I'm A Marionette
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 Cm. 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.