Pop Star
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(verse 1)
E7
Yes, I'm going to be a Pop Star,
A7
Yes, I'm going to be a Pop Star,
E7
Yes, I'm going to be a Pop Star.
G Bm
Oh, mama, mama see me,
A7 E7
Mama, mama, see me; I'm a Pop Star.
(verse 2)
E7
Yes, I'm going on the TV, now,
A7
Yes, I'm going on the TV, now,
E7
Yes, I'm going on the TV.
G Bm
Oh, mama, mama see me,
A7 E7
Mama, mama, see me on the TV.
(verse 3)
E7
Yes, I'm going on my first gig,
A7
Yes, I'm going on my first gig,
E7
Yes, I'm going on my first gig.
G Bm
Oh, mama, mama see me,
A7 E7
Mama, mama, see me on my first gig.
(bridge 1)
E7
Now listen to me...
D A E D
La-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da, da!
A E D
La-da-da, da-da-da, dah!
D
La-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-a!
E F# B
Bah-da-da, bah-da, bah-bow!
E
Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-dah!
F# B A
La-da-da, da-dah, dow, dow, dow. (Super!)
E D E7
La, di-dah, di-dah, da-da-dah! (Oh, so good!)
(verse 4)
E7
Oh, well, I'm going to the Cold Bank, (Cold Bank!)
A7
Yes, I'm going to the Cold Bank, now,
E7
Yes, I'm going to the Cold Bank.
G Bm
Oh, mama, mama see me,
A7 E7
Mama, mama, see me at the Cold Bank.
(bridge 2)
E7
I'm a-singing...
D A E D
La-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da, da!
A E D
La-da-da, da-da-da, dah!
D
La-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-a!
(Here it comes again!)
E F# B
Bah-da-da, bah-da, bah-bow!
(verse 5)
E7
Well, I'm coming, coming, coming home now,
A7
Yes, I'm coming, coming, coming home now,
E7
Yes, I'm coming, coming, coming home now.
G Bm
Oh, mama, mama see me,
A7 E7
Mama, mama, see me; I'm home!
How to play Pop 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 E7. 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.