Shooting star
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A E
Johnny was a school boy
G D
When he heard his first beatles song
A E
Love me do i think it was
G D
From their it didn't take him long
A E G D
Got him self a guitar use to play every night
A E
Now he's in a rock in roll outfit
G D
And every things all right
D E
Don't you know
A E G D
Johny told his mama hey mama i'm goin away
A E
I'm gonna hit the big time
G D
I'm gonna be a big star some day
A E G D
Mama came to the door with a tear drop in her eye
A E G D
Johny said don't cry mama smile and wave goodbye
D E D E
Don't you know ya ya
E D E A
Don't you know that you are a shooting star
D E D E
Don't you know don't you know
E D E A
Don't you know that you are a shooting star
G D A
And all the world will love you just as long
D E D E
As long as you are
Johny made a record went straight up to number 1
Suddenly every one loved to hear him sing his song
Watchin the world go by suprising it go's so fast
Johny looked around him and said well i made the big time at last
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SOLO F# E B (Three Times)
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Johny died one night died in his bed
A bottle of whisky sleepin tablets by his head
Johny's life passed him by like a warm summer day
If you listen to the wind you can still hear him play
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How to play Shooting star
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.