The Silver Star
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[Intro: ]E
C#m A E F#m G# A
C#m A C#m A C#m E B E
Verse:
E C#m A
Keeps to himself, never really had that much to say.
E
He wears the welts beneath his skin.
C#m A C#m A
Those yesterdays have a way of staying
C#m E B
when constantly they try to cut you down.
All he wants is to be like anybody,
And if he had one wish then he would ask for half a chance.
Because all he wants is to be like anybody.
I pin this medal on you.
You get the Silver Star.
Woke up this morning. Brave just for getting out of bed,
Because he know they're waiting for him with poison tounges.
They do there best to try and isolate him.
They took their shots but they could not take you down.
E B E E/D# A
There is something that they cannot take away.
E
You get the Silver Star
How to play The Silver 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 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.