Now playing

Superstar

Chords

4.75 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmixolydian

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Superstar by Blue Rodeo
From the album 1000 Arms
Key of G
[intro]
G F G F G F G F
[Verse]
GHere we are in the Cland of the Superstar
GBig dreams and a Cjob in a strippers bar
GCome along, don’t Cworry who you really are
D‘Cause nobody cares what you left behind
GStart a band and Cget a house in the hills
GFind a singer who Clooks like Kitty Wells
GMake a record Chigh on prescription pills
DMaybe make a movie just to kill some time
[Chorus]
CTake it Dout, show it ‘Ground
'Cause you can Cdo things Dhere 
You never Emhave to live down
FI’m never going back to my Done-horse town
G F G F
[Verse]
GStart a business Corganics door to door
G‘Cause nobody buys Crecords here anymore
GFall in love with the Csinger, but what for?
DThese things always end badly, don’t they?
[Chorus]
CTake it Dout, show it ‘Ground
'Cause you can Cdo things Dhere 
You never Emhave to live down
FI’m never going back to my Done-horse town
GHey, all haCil the superstar
GHey, all haCil the superstar
GHey, all haCil the superstar
DAhhhh….
[Interlude]
G F C G C G C D
G C G C G C D
[Verse]
GSleep out in the desert where they Ckeep all the bodies hidden
GTake peyote Cjust like Jimmy did
GMake a funeral pyre and Cgasoline will get it lit 
DSay a little prayer for the souls departed 
[Chorus]
CTake it Dout, show it ‘Ground
'Cause you can Cdo things Dhere 
You never Emhave to live down
FI’m never going back to my Done-horse town
GHey, all haCil the superstar
GHey, all haCil the superstar
GHey, all haCil the superstar
DAhhhh….
GHey, all haCil the superstar
GHey, all haCil the superstar
GHey, all haCil the superstar
DAhhhh….
[Outro]
G F G F G F G F G

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Superstar

by Blue Rodeo

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Superstar by Blue Rodeo

From the album 1000 Arms

Key of G

[intro]

G F G F G F G F

[Verse]

G C

Here we are in the land of the Superstar

G C

Big dreams and a job in a strippers bar

G C

Come along, don’t worry who you really are

‘Cause nobody cares what you left behind

G C

Start a band and get a house in the hills

G C

Find a singer who looks like Kitty Wells

G C

Make a record high on prescription pills

Maybe make a movie just to kill some time

[Chorus]

C D G

Take it out, show it ‘round

C D

'Cause you can do things here

You never have to live down

F D

I’m never going back to my one-horse town

G F G F

[Verse]

G C

Start a business organics door to door

G C

‘Cause nobody buys records here anymore

G C

Fall in love with the singer, but what for?

These things always end badly, don’t they?

[Chorus]

C D G

Take it out, show it ‘round

C D

'Cause you can do things here

You never have to live down

F D

I’m never going back to my one-horse town

G C

Hey, all hail the superstar

G C

Hey, all hail the superstar

G C

Hey, all hail the superstar

Ahhhh….

[Interlude]

G F C G C G C D

G C G C G C D

[Verse]

G C

Sleep out in the desert where they keep all the bodies hidden

G C

Take peyote just like Jimmy did

G C

Make a funeral pyre and gasoline will get it lit

Say a little prayer for the souls departed

[Chorus]

C D G

Take it out, show it ‘round

C D

'Cause you can do things here

You never have to live down

F D

I’m never going back to my one-horse town

G C

Hey, all hail the superstar

G C

Hey, all hail the superstar

G C

Hey, all hail the superstar

Ahhhh….

G C

Hey, all hail the superstar

G C

Hey, all hail the superstar

G C

Hey, all hail the superstar

Ahhhh….

[Outro]

G F G F G F G F G

About Superstar Chords by Blue Rodeo

Learn how to play Superstar by Blue Rodeo with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Superstar chords”, “Superstar guitar chords”, or “Blue Rodeo Superstar chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Superstar chords and for experienced players who want accurate Superstar lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, F, C, D, Em.

FAQ — Superstar by Blue Rodeo

How do I play "Superstar" by Blue Rodeo on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Superstar" by Blue Rodeo on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Superstar" by Blue Rodeo free?

Yes. The chords for "Superstar" by Blue Rodeo are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Superstar" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Superstar" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Superstar"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Superstar" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Superstar" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Superstar" by Blue Rodeo with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Blue Rodeo below.

What key is "Superstar" in?

The chords for "Superstar" show the original chord names (including G, F, C, D, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.