Shooting Stars
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Intro
Am7 F
[Verso 1]
Am7
I see your face in every crowded room and Cross Street
F
Can't even get coffee but I know it's just me
C G
Still here revolving around what we used to be
Am7
We have this kinda world love, kind that people dream of
F
But you went and gave up the second that it got tough
C G
Guess when you're on cloud nine you can only get so high
[Pré-Refrão]
F Am7 G
I've tried everything on earth but nothing works
[Refrão]
Am7
It's like trying to race the speed of light
F
Take the sun out of the sky
C
It's like fighting gravity
G
How your memory comes right back to me
Am7
Don't matter what I do, I don't get far
F C
I take aim and miss the mark getting over you
G
Is like a shot in the dark
Am7 F
I'd have better luck shooting stars
[Verso 2]
Am7
I can shoot a bull's eye, throw back whiskey on ice
F
Say yes to a nice guy, kiss him in the moonlight
C G
But it don't take much time 'fore you're back on my mind
[Pré-Refrão]
F Am7 G
I've tried everything on earth but nothing works
[Refrão]
Am7
It's like trying to race the speed of light
F
Take the sun out of the sky
C
It's like fighting gravity
G
How your memory comes right back to me
Am7
Don't matter what I do, I don't get far
F C
I take aim and miss the mark getting over you
G
Is like a shot in the dark
Am7 F
I'd have better luck shooting stars
C G
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
[Ponte]
F
It's like I'm stuck in a heartbroke black hole
G
And you're moving on but I'm scared I won't
[Refrão]
Am7
It's like trying to race the speed of light
F
Take the sun out of the sky
C
It's like fighting gravity
G
How your memory comes right back to me
Am7
Don't matter what I do, I don't get far
F C
I take aim and miss the mark getting over you
G
Is like a shot in the dark
Am7 F
I'd have better luck shooting stars
C G
Shooting stars
Outro
Am7
Ooh-ooh-ooh
F
Ooh-ooh-ooh
C C
Oh-oh-oh I'd have better luck shooting stars
How to play Shooting Stars
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.