Dark Star
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[(intro) ]C#5 E5
C#5 E5 F#5 C#5
Burning out in the distance you're falling
E5 F#5
Starting to fade
C#5 E5 F#5 C#5 E5
Light is condemned to be tied down by gravity close to the end
F#5 A
Do you still remember?
F#m A
Before the weight that pulled you under
F#m G#m
Dared you to rise
C#m E
Where are you now?
A F#m
Are you proud of the life you wasted?
C#m E A F#m
Wearing the crown of illusion you created
C#m E A F#m
You'll never know what it feels like to shine
A
You're the master in your own mind
G#
But a slave to all
C#m
You are a dark star
C#5
Empty
E5 F#5
Is never enough
C#5 E5 F#5
You keep clawing for what you can't reach
C#5 E5 F#5 C#5 E5
Smothering space filled without any grace and I can't breathe
F#5 A
Nothing lasts forever
F#m A F#m G#m
Even the stars will loose their luster returning to dust
C#m E
Where are you now?
A F#m
Are you proud of the life you wasted?
C#m E A F#m
Wearing the crown of illusion you created
C#m E A F#m
You'll never know what it feels like to shine
A
You're the master in your own mind
G#
But a slave to all
C#m
You are a dark star
( E A F#m G# ) (2x)
C#5
Dark Star (2x)
( D5 )
C#5
Dark Star
C#5 F#5 G#5
Dark Star
C#m E
Where are you now?
A F#m
Are you proud of the life you wasted?
C#m E A F#m
Wearing the crown of illusion you created
C#m E A F#m
You'll never know what it feels like to shine
A
You're the master in your own mind
G#
But a slave to all
C#m
You are a dark star
How to play Dark Star
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#5. 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.