Buffalo Star
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
Em D/F# G
Em D/F# G
Em C G
Am7 D/F# G
[Verso 1]
G Cadd9 G
Here is a song you can sing in the dark
G D/F# G
As I’m hanging on to your fading heart
G Cadd9 G
If I reach out when I fall
G Am7 D/F# G
Could you hand me Mercy, Most of All
[Refrão]
Em D/F# G
Ooh, Mercy
Em D/F# G
Ooh, Mercy
Em C G
Am7 D/F# G
[Verso 2]
G Cadd9 G
Your smile’s the spirit that I’ve learned to yearn
G D/F# G
So, I’ll hold a séance until it returns
G Cadd9 G
When your ghost floats down the hall
G D/F# G
May you bring me Mercy, Most of All
Chorus 2
Em D/F# G
Ooh, Mercy
Em D/F# G
Ooh, Mercy
Instrumental:
Am7 G/B Csus2 Cadd9
Em D/F# G
Em D/F# G
Em C G
Am7 D/F# G
[Verso 3]
G Cadd9 G
As you go like summer drawn into fall
G Am7 D/F# G
Please leave me Mercy, Most of All
[Refrão]
Em D/F# G
Ooh, Mercy
Em D/F# G
Ooh, Mercy
Em C G
Ooh, Mercy
Am7 D/F# Em
Please leave me Mercy, Most of All
Am7 D/F# G
Please leave me Mercy, Most of All
How to play Buffalo Star
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 Em. 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.