Nina Pretty Ballerina
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[Intro]
C C#dim7 Dm7 G7
[Verse 1]
C
Every day in the morning on her way to the office
F C
You can see her as she catches the train
F C
Just a face among a million faces
G7
Just another woman with no name
C
Not the girl you'd remember but she's still something special
F C
If you knew her I am sure you'd agree
F C
'Cause I know she's got a little secret
C C#dim7 G7
Friday evening she turns out to be
[Chorus]
C C6 C
Nina, pretty ballerina
C6 G7 G9
Now she is the queen of the dancing floor
G7 G9
This is the moment she's waited for
C
Just like Cinderella (just like Cinderella)
C C6 C
Nina, pretty ballerina
C6 G7 G9
Who would ever think she could be this way
G7 G9
This is the part that she likes to play
C G
But she knows the fun would go away
C C#dim7 G7 G9 G7
If she would play it every day
[Verse 2]
C
So she's back every morning to her work at the office
F C
And another week to live in a dream
F C
And another row of early mornings
G7
In an almost never-ending stream
C
Doesn't talk very often, kind of shy and uncertain
F C
Everybody seems to think she's a bore
F C
But they wouldn't know her little secret
C C#dim7 G7
What her Friday night would have in store
[Chorus]
C C6 C
Nina, pretty ballerina
C6 G7 G9
Now she is the queen of the dancing floor
G7 G9
This is the moment she's waited for
C
Just like Cinderella (just like Cinderella)
C C6 C
Nina, pretty ballerina
C6 G7 G9
Who would ever think she could be this way
G7 G9
This is the part that she likes to play
C C#dim7 G7
She would like to play it every day
[Chorus]
C C6 C
Nina, pretty ballerina
C6 G7 G9
Now she is the queen of the dancing floor
G7 G9
This is the moment she's waited for
C
Just like Cinderella (just like Cinderella)
C C6 C
Nina, pretty ballerina
C6 G7 G9
Who would ever think she could be this way
G7 G9
This is the part that she likes to play ... fade
How to play Nina Pretty Ballerina
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.