Just A Girl
View chords used in this chart
E|---------7-7-----6-6-----5-5-----|
(can also repeat in replacement of chords in the verses)
[Verse 1]
D5 B5 A#5 A5 D5 B5 A#5
Take this pink ribbon off my eyes
A5 D5 B5 A#5 A5 D5 B5 A#5
I'm exposed, and it's no big surprise
A5 D5 B5 A#5 A5 D5 B5 A#5 A5
Don't you think I know exactly where I stand?
D5 B5 A#5 A5 D5 B5 A#5 A5
This world is forcing me to hold your hand
[Chorus]
Bm A G A
'Cause I'm just a girl, oh, little old me
Bm A G A
Well, don't let me out of your sight
Bm A G A
Oh, I'm just a girl, all pretty and petite
Bm A G A
So don't let me have any rights
[Post-Chorus]
G C D5 B5 A#5 A5 D5 B5 A#5 A5
Oh, I've had it up to here
[Verse 2]
D5 B5 A#5 A5 D5 B5 A#5
The moment that I step outside
A5 D5 B5 A#5 A5 D5 B5 A#5
So many reasons for me to run and hide
A5 D5 B5 A#5 A5 D5 B5 A#5
I can't do the little things I hold so dear
A5 D5 B5 A#5 A5 D5 B5 A#5 A5
'Cause it's all those little things that I fear
[Chorus]
Bm A G A
'Cause I'm just a girl, I'd rather not be
Bm A G A
'Cause they won't let me drive late at night
Bm A G A
Oh, I'm just a girl, guess I'm some kind of freak
Bm A G A
'Cause they all sit and stare with their eyes
Bm A G A
Oh, I'm just a girl, take a good look at me
Bm A G A
Just your typical proto-type
[Post-Chorus]
G C
Oh, I've had it up to here
[Bridge]
D5 B5 A#5 A5
D5 B5 A#5 A5
D5 B5 A#5 A5 D5 B5 A#5 A5
I'm just a girl
D5 B5 A#5 A5 D5 B5 A#5 A5
I'm just a girl in a world
D5 B5 A#5 A5 D5 B5 A#5 A5
That's all that you'll let me be
[Chorus]
Bm A G A
Oh, I'm just a girl, living in captivity
Bm A G A
Your rule of thumb makes me worrisome
Bm A G A
Oh, I'm just a girl, what's my destiny?
Bm A G A
What I've succumbed to is making me numb
Bm A G A
Oh, I'm just a girl, my apologies
Bm A G A
What I've become is so burdensome
Bm A G A
Oh, I'm just a girl, lucky me
Bm A G A
Twiddle-dum, there's no compari-son
[Outro]
G C
Oh, I've had it up to
G C
Oh, I've had it up to
G* C* Bm*
Oh, I've had it up to here
How to play Just A Girl
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 E. 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.