Starman
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[Intro: ]
Bb F Bb F
Hey la la la... hey la la la...
Gm F
Didn't know what time it was, the lights were low-ow-ow
C
I leaned back on my radio-o-o
C7 F Ab Bb
Some cat was layin'down some rock'n'roll'lotta soul, he said
Gm F
Then the loud sound did seem to fa-a-a-de
C
Came back like slow voice on a wave of pha-a-a-se
C7 A G
That weren't no DJ that was hazy cosmic jive
[Refrão]C7 F Dm
There's a starman waiting in the sky
Am C
He'd like to come and meet us
C7
But he thinks he'd blow our minds
F Dm
There's a starman waiting in the sky
Am C
He's told us not to blow it
C7
'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile
He told me:
Bb Bbm
Let the children lose it
F D7
Let the children use it
Gm C7
Let the children boogie
Bb F C F Bb F C F
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Solo:
G|-3--3-3--3-----------5--5-5--5-----------|-3--3-3--3-----------5--5-5--5-|
D|-----------3--3-3--3-----------3--3-3--3-|-----------3--3-3--3-----------|
Gm F
I had to phone someone so I picked on you-ou-ou
C
Hey, that's far out so you heard him too-oo-oo
C7 F Ab Bb
Switch on the TV we may pick him up on channel two
Gm F
Look out your window I can see the light-ight-ight
C
If we can sparkle he may land tonight-ight-ight
C7 A G
Don't tell your papa or he'll get us locked up in fright
Refrão x2
Bb F C F
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G|-3--3-3--3-----------5--5-5--5-----------|
D|-----------3--3-3--3-----------3--3-3--3-|
Bb F C F |
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G|-3--3-3--3-----------5--5-5--5-----------| | x2
D|-----------3--3-3--3-----------3--3-3--3-| |
(La, la, la, la, la...) |
(Bb F C F)
(La, la, la, la, la...)
How to play Starman
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 Bb. 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.