Listen to Girl in the Movies (From the Dumplin' Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Dolly Parton

Girl in the Movies (From the Dumplin' Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Dolly Parton

Soundtrack

40,892

Apple Music Note

OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Upcoming Concerts for Dolly Parton

Jan
03
Jan 03, 2026
Boettcher Concert Hall
Denver

Featured In

Listen to Dumplin' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Dolly Parton

ALBUMDumplin' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Dolly Parton

Listen to ’80s Country Essentials featuring Dolly Parton

PLAYLIST’80s Country EssentialsApple Music ’80s

Listen to Classic Acoustic featuring Dolly Parton

PLAYLISTClassic AcousticApple Music Acoustic

Listen to Dolly Parton Essentials featuring Dolly Parton

PLAYLISTDolly Parton EssentialsApple Music Country

Listen to Sing the Hits featuring Dolly Parton

PLAYLISTSing the HitsSing

Listen to ’70s Country Essentials featuring Dolly Parton

PLAYLIST’70s Country EssentialsApple Music Country

Listen to Country Jukebox Essentials featuring Dolly Parton

PLAYLISTCountry Jukebox EssentialsApple Music Country

Listen to ’80s Movie Essentials featuring Dolly Parton

PLAYLIST’80s Movie EssentialsApple Music Film, TV & Stage

Listen to Boost My Confidence featuring Dolly Parton

PLAYLISTBoost My ConfidenceApple Music Feel Good

Listen to ’60s Country Essentials featuring Dolly Parton

PLAYLIST’60s Country EssentialsApple Music Country

Listen to Karaoke Hits Essentials featuring Dolly Parton

PLAYLISTKaraoke Hits EssentialsApple Music Pop

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Dolly Parton

Vocals

Linda Perry

Acoustic Guitar

Dave Angell

Violin

David Davidson

Violin

Kristin Wilkinson

Kristin Wilkinson

Viola

Avery Bright

Viola

Billy Mohler

Bass

Eli Pearl

Pedal Steel Guitar

Damon Fox

Hammond Organ

Maiya Sykes

Background Vocals

Briana Lee

Background Vocals

Katelyn Westergard

Katelyn Westergard

Violin

Austin Hoke

Cello

Emily Nelson

Cello

Kristin Weber

Violin

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Dolly Parton

Songwriter

Linda Perry

Songwriter

Austin Hoke

String Arranger

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Linda Perry

Producer

Billy Bush

Mixing Engineer

Chris Allgood

Assistant Mastering Engineer

Dolly Parton

Executive Producer

Emily Lazar

Mastering Engineer

John McBride

Strings Engineer

Sean R. Badum

Assistant Strings Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Popcorn, soda, box of Raisinets

Velvet-cushioned seats and soft armrests

Best seat in my favorite movie house

Start my dreaming as the lights go out

Up on the silver screen, I picture me

Living out my passions, hopes, and fantasies

[Chorus]

I want to be the girl in the movies

The one with the glint in her eyes

The girl that seldom loses

Beautiful, with grace and style

Acting out her story

Standing in her glory

Happy ever after

I want to be the girl in the movies

[Verse 2]

Wish I had a nickel for each dime I've spent

Watching others live their lives with confidence

Here's a preview of some things to come

It's not too late for me to be someone

I can't keep living in their make-believe

Coming attractions will be starring me

[Chorus]

I want to be the girl in the movies

The one with the stars in her eyes (In her eyes)

She gets the roles she chooses

She can laugh or she can cry

Acting in her story

Standing in her glory

Always happy endings

I want to be the girl in the movies

[Bridge]

It's time I show the world just what I'm about

I'm steppin' up and I'm steppin' out

I'm feelin' bold and I'm feelin' proud

I want to be that girl

[Chorus]

I want to be the girl in the movies

Hmm hmm

I want to be the girl in the movies

Hmm hmm hmm

[Verse 3]

Gonna stand up

And I'm gonna matter

'Cause I've had enough of my dreams being shattered

And I've had enough of my tears being splattered

I've already been that girl

[Outro]

Oh, I want to be (I want to be)

I want to be (I want to be)

I want to be the girl in the movies

I want to be (I want to be)

Hey look at me (Hey look at me)

I want to be the girl in the movies

I want to shine (I want to shine)

I want to shine (I'm gonna shine)

It's my time

And I want to shine

I want to be happy, I want to be free

Just like the girl in the movies

Written by: Dolly Parton, Linda Perry

Shazam Footer

Select language:

Company

Legal

Chrome Web Store

Galaxy Store

Follow Us

© Copyright 2025 Apple Inc. and its affiliates | Supplier Responsibility