Star
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Capo 1
Intro: D Dsus2 D C (4x)
G Bm D
So they made you a star,
Em C G Am Asus2 Am (2x)
now your head's in a cloud,
G Bm D
Now you're walking down the street
Em C G Am Asus2 Am (2x)
with your feet off the ground
Em D C G
They read in the press all about your success,
Am Em D
They believe every word they've been told.
Em D
After all you've been through tell me
C G
what will you do,
Am Em D
When you find yourself out in the cold?
C D C
Aah tell me Aah tell me
G Bm D
When you appear on the stage
Em C G Am Asus2 Am (2x)
there's a standing ovation,
G Bm D
You really live out your performance
Em C G Am Asus2 Am (2x)
you're the biggest sensation.
Em D
You breeze through the door
C G
and when you take the floor
Am Em D
You expect to have it all to yourself.
Em D
After all you've been through
C G
tell me what will you do
Am Em D
When you find yourself back on the shelf?
C D C
Aah tell me Aah tell me
Instrumental
Em D
You breeze through the door
C G
and when you take the floor
Am Em D
You expect to have it all to yourself.
Em D
After all you've been through
C G
tell me what will you do
Am Em D
When you find yourself back on the shelf?
C D C
Aah tell me Aah tell me
Em D C
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
G Am Em D
doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo dooo
Em D C
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
G Am Em D
doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo dooo
How to play Star
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.