The Belle Of The Ball
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Intro
C G C F
C G C G
[Verso 1]
C G Am
Looks like you've gone and moved uptown gal,
F G
You've gone and got yourself a wealthy man,
C G Am
Looks like you've gone and moved uptown gal,
D G
Now don't pretend you don't know who I am.
C
Your newfound face I hardly recognize at all,
F Am
'Cause I can barely see you through your ivory castle walls,
C G Am F
And every high society country club and well-to-do dance hall,
C G C G
You've become the belle of the ball.
[Verso 2]
C G Am
Looks like you've gone and moved uptown gal,
F G
Fancy clothes, fancy car, and fancy house,
C G Am
Looks like you've gone and moved uptown gal,
D G
Imagine you and me when we were down and out
C
We shared something priceless even though our purse was small,
F Am
I guess money can buy happiness after all.
C G Am F
It looks like you've gone and thrown away your Raggedy Ann doll,
C G C G
'cause now you're the belle of the ball.
[Verso 3]
C G Am
Guess I'11 be heading on my way now,
F G
I know I'm not a welcomed guest,
C G Am
But I just had a few last things to say gal,
D G
I hope you know I wish you nothing but the best.
C
Just remember when you're standing on your pedestal so tall,
F Am
The higher up you go, the farther down you'll fall,
C G Am F
What a woman you once were if I do so recall,
C G C Am
But now you're the belle of the ball,
Outro
F G C Am
Now you're the belle of the ball
F G C
Now you're the belle of the ball
How to play The Belle Of The Ball
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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.