Oklahoma Stars
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Intro
G
[Verso 1]
G
Well the night goes on forever when you try and make it last
G
We were passing time together just by laying in the grass
C
And we stared into the heavens and we saw the worlds collide
G
We were lying still and watching, they were flying through the sky
[Refrão]
C G
The stars in Oklahoma
C D
Never seen a night so cool and clear
C G
Shooting stars in Oklahoma
D G
Burn so bright, then disappear
[Verso 2]
G
Well the moonlight has a way of throwing shadows on the night
G
Would have been a shame to waste the only space we had to hide
C
Then the morning glow grew brighter, shining light upon our faces
G
We faded with the dawn and went our separate ways
[Refrão]
C G
Like the stars in Oklahoma
C D
Never seen a night so cool and clear
C G
Shooting stars in Oklahoma
D Em
Burn so bright, then disappear
[Ponte]
C C
The stars in Oklahoma on the banks in late September
G
They lead you through the darkness on a night you won't remember
C
Is everyone that easy? Do they all just play the fool?
D C
Are they all just out here lookin' for a way to break the rules?
{Instrumental Break}
G C D C G D
[Verso 3]
G
It would take a fool to say it, like a photograph of grace
G
But fools need supervision or a gift for saving face
C
Yeah we got it on a handshake, we bought it for a song
G
Just to chase a simple feeling of doin' something wrong
[Refrão]
C G
'Neath the stars in Oklahoma
C D
Never seen a night so cool and clear
C G
Shooting stars in Oklahoma
D Em
Burn so bright, then disappear
D G
Yeah we burn so bright, then disappear
Outro
G
How to play Oklahoma Stars
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.