Brightest Star
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This is my first tab, enjoy!
Intro: Am D
E A
Train me up to be the brightest star
E A
I'm not laughing but I think you are
G
And I'm not the kind of person
E
That takes things lightly (x2)
Am D
Cause all I want is a place of my own
G E
With a little patch of garden and a patio
Am D
And all I want is a room with a view
G E
With an upstairs lounge, I'll be rid of you
Am D
With an upstairs lounge, I'll be rid of you
E A
Train me up to be the brightest star
E A
I'm not laughing but I think you are
G
And I'm not the kind of person
E
That takes things lightly (x2)
Am D
And all I want is a photograph
G E
Because I can't walk in when having a bath
Am D
And all I want is something that's mine
G E
Not to have to buy the toothpaste every time
Am D
I don't want to buy the toothpaste every time
Am D G E Am D G E
Am D
With an upstairs lounge, I'll be rid of you
E A
Train me up to be the brightest star
E A
I'm not laughing but I think you are
G
And I'm not the kind of person
E
That takes things lightly
Am D
Cause all I want is a place of my own
G E
With a little patch of garden and a patio
Am D
And all I want is a room with a view
G E
With an upstairs lounge, I'll be rid of you
Am D
With an upstairs lounge, I'll be rid of you
Outro: G F# G
How to play Brightest Star
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.