A Star Is Born
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Intro:
Bbm Bb C Bb F
A star is born..a love has died.
#1.
F C
Side by side, hand in hand, a bright career for
F
you we planned.
F C
Your name in lights, we dreamed about, the lights
F
went on, your love went out.
#2.
F Bb F C
And now you have no need of me, I hold you back,
F
you must be free.
F Bb F C
What can I do, what can I say, I never knew you
F
felt this way.
#3.
F C
Side by side, hand in hand, you said you'd wear
F
my wedding band.
F C
I gave you love and happiness, you wanted fame
F
and great success.
#4.
F Bb F
Like wine, it all went to your head, I wish, my
C F
love, you failed instead.
F Bb F
You're on your way, there is no doubt, I'm on my
C F
way, on my way out.
#5.
F C
Yesterday, we chanced to meet, my heart, it fell,
F
beneath your feet.
F C
But you pretended not to see, it's plain that
F
you're ashamed of me.
OUTRO:
F Bb F
Can you forget the love we knew, and just how
C F
much I worshipped you?
F Bb F C
I hope that you are satisfied, a star is born,
F
a love has died.
F C Bb F
A star is boooorn, a love has died.
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play A Star Is Born
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bbm. 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.