Blackstar
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CAPO=1
Intro: Dm, Am, C, Em; Dm, Am, C, G; Dm, Am, C, Em; F, Dm, F (x3)
Am
You must have wished on it
Dm
Because I saw them riding in on a Blackstar
Am
They’d rather chew than spit
Dm
And they’re full of piss and vinegar
C Dm
There’s no way to persuade them to give up their crusade
Am C
They’ve come to grant the wish you should have never made
Dm G
Sing Hallelujah because you can’t change anything
Dm, Am
C Em
They’ll let you try
Dm, Am
Dm G
To reverse everything
Dm, Am
Bm Em
Don’t waste your time
F C Am
Sing Hallelujah because you can’t change anything
Dm, Am, C, Am (x2)
Am
They move without a sound
Dm Am
And their eyes will paralyze who gaze into
C
They’ll leave you gagged and bound
Dm
To the whip of the wish they’ve granted you
C Dm
There’s no way to persuade them to give up their crusade
Am C
They’ve come to grant the wish you should have never made
Dm G
Sing Hallelujah because you can’t change anything
Dm, Am
C Em
They’ll let you try
Dm, Am
Dm G
To reverse everything
Dm, Am
Bm Em
Don’t waste your time
F C Am
Sing Hallelujah because you can’t change anything
Am
Bm C Bm Em
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
C Em
Hallelujah (x4)
Am
Looks like they’re over it
Dm
I saw them riding off on a Blackstar
Am
With nothing left to chew, they split
Dm
Because it makes no difference who you are
Dm, Am
C Em
They’ll let you try
Dm, Am
Dm G
To reverse everything
Dm, Am
Bm Em
Don’t waste your time
F C Am
Sing Hallelujah because you can’t change anything
How to play Blackstar
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.