Starlight Express
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[Intro ]
E - B - B
A - F#m - B
E - B
E EM7 A B
When the night is darkest, open up your mind
E EM7 A B
Dream begins, it's becoming clearer
E EM7 A B
Listen to the distant, listen and you'll find
E EM7 A B
A midnight train is getting nearer
Chorus:
E B B E
Starlight Express, Starlight Express
A E
Are you real? Yes or no?
F#m B E
Starlight Express, please answer me yes
A B E
I don't want you to go
E - B - B
A - F#m - B
E - B
E EM7 A B
Take me to the places I have never been
E EM7 A B
Bring me home safely before I wake up
E EM7 A B
'Cause I believe in you completely though you may be unseen
E EM7 A B
This is not the kind of thing that anyone can make up
Chorus:
E B B E
Starlight Express, Starlight Express
A E
Are you real? Yes or no?
F#m B E
Starlight Express, please answer me yes
A B E
I don't want you to go
Instrumental:
C – G – G – C
F - C
Am-G–F–C
Bb F
You're in need of bigger world to help you
Bb C (C7)
Don't go on worrying deep inside
F C C F
Starlight Express, Starlight Express
Bb F
Are you real? Yes or no?
Gm C F
Starlight Express, please answer me yes
Bb C F
I don't want you to go
OUTRO :
F - Gm - F - Am
Bb - C - F
Gm C F
My Starlight Express, please answer me yes
Bb C F
I don't want you to go
How to play Starlight Express
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 E. 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.