Girls On Film

by Duran Duran
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Lyrics

See them walk (G5)ing hand in (D5)hand a cross the bridge (C5)at mid night,

heads turn (G5)ing as the (D5)lights flash ing out; (C5)it’s so bright.

Then (A5)walk right out to the four (G5)line track.

There’s a (D5)cam ’ra roll ing on her back,

(G5)on her back,

(C5)and I (A5)sense the rhy thm hum (G5)ming in a (D5)fren zy all the way (C5)down her spine.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(E5)Girls (C)on film.

(A5)Lip stick cher (G5)ry all o ver the lens (C5)as she’s fall ing,

and miles of sharp (G5)blue (D)wa ter com ing in (C5)where she lies.

The (A5)div ing man’s com ing up (G5)for air ’cause the (D5)crowd all love pull ing Dol ly by the hair,

(G5)by the hair.

(C5)And she (A5)won ders how she ev (G5)er got here as she goes un (C5)der a gain.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(Two min utes lat er.) (E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(Got your pic ture.) (E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

Wid er, ba by.

Smil ing, you just (Dm)made a mil lion.

(Am)Fus es pump ing live (Dm)heat twist ing out on a wire.

Take (Am)one last glimpse in to the night; I’m (Dm)touch ing close, I’m hold ing bright,

hold ing tight.

Give me (Am)shud ders in a (Am7)whis per, take me (D)up ’til I’m (Dm)shoot ing star.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(She’s more than a la dy.) (E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(Two min utes lat er.) (E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(She’s (See you to geth er.) (E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(Two (See you lat er.) (E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

Girls (Em)on (Am)film.

Girls On Film — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Girls On Film" by Duran Duran: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 132 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Girls On Film”

What key is "Girls On Film" by Duran Duran played in?
Girls On Film is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Girls On Film"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Girls On Film" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Girls On Film"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Girls On Film"?
"Girls On Film" was originally performed by Duran Duran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Girls On Film"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Am7, Apow, C, Cpow, D, Dm, Dpow, +3 more.
What other songs by Duran Duran can I play here?
Try "THE REFLEX", "COME UNDONE", "ORDINARY WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Girls On Film" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Girls On Film" by Duran Duran. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Girls On Film" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Girls On Film" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.