Intro: G F (pause) F F G F (pause) F F Part 1: G To be a princess F F F Is to know which spoon to use G To be a princess F G is to own a thousand pairs of shoes Gm F To maintain a regal gait Leave the parsley on your plate D And be charming but detached And yet amused G To be a princess F G Is to never be confused G D Do a plié and never fall Am G Don't ever stray from protocol All through the day D There's just one way Em D You must behave G D Do keep a grip and never crack Am G Stiff upper lip and arch the back Bend from above D G And always wear your gloves D And wave C Shoulders back and Tummy in and G Pinky out and Lift the chin and C G Slowly turn the head from side to side Part 2: G I see now! Part 1: C Breathing gently Stepping lightly G Smile brightly Nod politely Am D Never show a thing you feel inside Glide! G To be a princess F F F Is to always look your best G To be a princess F G Is to never get to rest Gm F Sit for a portrait, never squirm Sleep on a mattress extra firm D Speak and be clever Never at a loss for words G D Curtsy to every count and lord Am G Learn how to play the harpsichord D C Sing lullabies and always harmonize in thirds BOTH: C D Thirds, thirds Part 1: D G And She has beautiful eyes D Your spirits rise G When she walks in the room Part 2: G I see... ;) Part 1: C Doors close G And the chemistry grows D She's like a rose That's forever in bloom! Part 1: (Part 2:) G D Do a plié and don't (Ever ever ever fall) C Never show dismay (And be there when people call) G D C D Be prepared whatever royal life will bring G D Am Do keep a grip and don't (Ever ever ever crack) Am C G Take a dainty sip (Never ever turn your back) G D Em D There's a time and place and way for everything G To be a princess F F F Is to never make your bed G To be a princess F G Is to always use your head!