Marionette
View chords used in this chart
Cm / Ab / | Eb |
[Verse 1]
Cm Ab Eb
I wanna cut me free, You want make-believe
Cm Ab
I'm made of flesh and bone
Eb Cm / Ab / | Eb |
You wanna take control of me
[Verse 2]
Cm Ab Eb
You wanna dress me up, I wanna feel the sun
Cm Ab
You wanna play pretend
Eb Cm / Ab / | Eb |
I'm not about to bend, you'll see
[Pre-Chorus]
Cm Ab Eb
This is not a game
[Chorus]
Cm Ab Eb Bb
You want the strings so you can
Cm Ab Eb Bb
Pull at my soul and tear me down
Cm Ab Eb Bb
You want it all, I'm not your
Cm Ab Eb
Marionette doll
Bb Cm Ab Eb Bb
So let me go
[Verse 3]
Cm Ab Eb
I'm taking back the day that you tried to steal from me
Cm Ab Eb
I'm going to make my voice, you'll never get my choice
Cm Ab Eb
To breathe
[Pre-Chorus]
Cm Ab Eb
This is not a game
[Chorus]
Cm Ab Eb Bb
You want the strings so you can
Cm Ab Eb Bb
Pull at my soul and tear me down
Cm Ab Eb Bb
You want it all, I'm not your
Cm Ab Eb
Marionette doll
Bb Cm Ab Eb
So let me go, whoa
Bb Cm Ab Eb Bb
Let me go, whoa
Bb Cm Ab Eb Bb
Let me go, whoa
[Bridge]
Cm Ab Eb
I wanna cut me free, you want make-believe
This is not a game
How to play 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.