Stand Still, Look Pretty
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(Em C G G) 4x
I wanna paint my face and pretend that I am someone else
Sometimes I get so fed up I don't even wanna look at myself
D C
But people have problems that are worse than mine
D C
I don't want you to think I'm complaining all the time
D C Em C G G
And I hate the way you look at me and I have to say I wish I could start over
(Em C G D) 4x
I am slowly falling apart
I wish you'd take a walk in my shoes for a start
You might think it's easy being me
You just stand still, look pretty
(Em C G G) 4x
Sometimes I find myself shaking in the middle of the night
And when it hits me I can't even believe this is my life
D C
But people have problems that are worse than mine
D C
I don't want you to think I'm complaining all the time
D C
And I wish that everyone would go and shut their mouths
Em C G G
I'm not strong enough to deal with you
(Am C G D) 4x
I am slowly falling apart
I wish you'd take a walk in my shoes for a start
You might think it's easy being me
You just stand still, look pretty
(Am C G D) 4x
I am slowly falling apart
I wish you'd take a walk in my shoes for a start
You might think it's easy being me
You just stand still, look pretty
How to play Stand Still, Look Pretty
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 Em. 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.