Shooting Star
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Intro: C F Am G
C
Close your tired eyes relax and then
F
Count from one to ten and open them.
Am
All these heavy thoughts will try to weigh you down,
G
But not this time.
C
Way up in the air you?re finally free,
F
and you can stay up there right next to me.
Am
All this gravity will try to pull you down,
G
But not this time.
C
When the sun goes down and the lights burn out,
F
Then it?s time for you to shine
Am
Brighter than a shooting star,
G
So shine no matter where you are.
C
Fill the darkest night with a brilliant light
F
Cause it?s time for you to shine
Am
Brighter than a shooting star,
G
So shine no matter where you are
C
Tonight.
F
(whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh)
Am
Brighter than a shooting star,
G
Shine no matter where you are
C
Tonight.
Gaze into my eyes when the fire starts,
F
and fan the flame so high it melts our hearts.
Am
Oh, the pouring rain will try to put it out,
G
But not this time.
C
Let your colors burn and brightly burst
F
Into a million sparks that all disperse
Am
And illuminate a world that will try to bring you down,
G
But not this time
C
When the sun goes down and the lights burn out,
F
Then it?s time for you to shine
Am
Brighter than a shooting star,
G
So shine no matter where you are.
C
Fill the darkest night with a brilliant light,
F
Cause it?s time for you to shine
Am
Brighter than a shooting star,
G
So shine no matter where you are
C
Tonight.
A thousand heartbeats beat in time.
F
It makes this dark planet come alive.
Am
So when the lights flicker out tonight,
G
You?ve gotta shine.
C
When the sun goes down and the lights burn out,
F
Then it?s time for you to shine
Am
Brighter than a shooting star,
G
So shine no matter where you are.
C
Fill the darkest night with a brilliant light,
F
Cause it?s time for you to shine
Am
Brighter than a shooting star,
G
So shine no matter where you are
C
Tonight.
F
(whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh)
Am
Brighter than a shooting star.
G C
Shine no matter where you are tonight
How to play Shooting 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 C. 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.