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Starman

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[Intro]
Bb/A Fmaj7
Bb/A Fmaj7
[Verse 1]
GmDidn't know what time it was the lights were low-ow-ow.
 FI lean back on my radio-o-o
 CSome cat was laying down somC7e rock'n'roll,
'Lotta soul' he said.F  Ab  Bb  
[Verse 2]
 GmThen the loud sound did seem to fa-a-ade
 FCame back like a slow voice on a wave of pha-a-ase
 CThat weren't no DJ that was C7hazy cosmic jive.A  G  
[Chorus]
There's a Fstarman Dmwaiting in the sky
He'd Amlike to come and Am7/Gmeet us
But he Cthinks he'd blow our C7minds.
There's a Fstarman Dmwaiting in the sky
He's Amtold us not to Am7/Gblow it
'Cause he Cknows it's all worC7thwhile,
He told me,
   Bb"Let the Bbmchildren lose itF, let the D/F#children use it,
   GmLet all the Cchildren boogie."
[Interlude]
Bb   F   C   F   Bb   F   C
[Verse 3]
  GmWell I had to phone someone so I picked on you-ou-ou
  FHey that's far out, so you heard him too-oo-oo
  CSwitch on the TV we may C7pick him up on Channel 2F.Ab  Bb  
[Verse 4]
  GmLook out your window I can see his li-i-ight,
  FIf we can sparkle he may land toni-i-ight,
 CDon't tell your papa or he'll C7get us locked up in frightA.G  
[Chorus]
There's a Fstarman Dmwaiting in the sky
He'd Amlike to come and Am7/Gmeet us
But he Cthinks he'd blow our mC7inds.
There's a Fstarman Dmwaiting in the sky
He's Amtold us not to Am7/Gblow it
'Cause he Cknows it's all wortC7hwhile,
He told me,
   Bb"Let the Bbmchildren lose itF, let the D/F#children use it,
   GmLet all the Cchildren boogie."
  FStarman Dmwaiting in the sky
He'd Amlike to come and Am7/Gmeet us
But he Cthinks he'd blow our C7minds.
There's a Fstarman Dmwaiting in the sky
He's Amtold us not to Am7/Gblow it
'Cause he Cknows it's all worthC7while,
He told me,
   Bb"Let the Bbmchildren lose itF, let the D/F#children use it,
   GmLet all the Cchildren boogie."
[Outro]
Bb   F   C   F
BbLa la la la Fla, la la la Cla, la la la Fla, la la la la
BbLa la la la Fla, la la la Cla, la la la Fla, la la la la
BbLa la la la Fla, la la la Cla, la la la Fla, la la la la
BbLa la la la Fla, la la la Cla, la la la Fla, la la la la
(Fade out)

The story behind the song

"Starman" was a late addition to David Bowie's fifth studio album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, written specifically as a single. Recorded with his backing band, the Spiders from Mars, the song tells the story of Ziggy Stardust delivering a message of hope to Earth's youth via radio, promising salvation from an alien "Starman." The chorus draws inspiration from "Over the Rainbow," and the song also shows influences from T. Rex and the Supremes.

AI-written from these sources:Starman (song) — Wikipedia ↗David Bowie — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Starman

by David Bowie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

Bb/A Fmaj7

[Verse 1]

Didn't know what time it was the lights were low-ow-ow.

I lean back on my radio-o-o

C C7

Some cat was laying down some rock'n'roll,

F Ab Bb

'Lotta soul' he said.

[Verse 2]

Then the loud sound did seem to fa-a-ade

Came back like a slow voice on a wave of pha-a-ase

C C7 A G

That weren't no DJ that was hazy cosmic jive.

[Chorus]

F Dm

There's a starman waiting in the sky

Am Am7/G

He'd like to come and meet us

C C7

But he thinks he'd blow our minds.

F Dm

There's a starman waiting in the sky

Am Am7/G

He's told us not to blow it

C C7

'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile,

He told me,

Bb Bbm F D/F#

"Let the children lose it, let the children use it,

Gm C

Let all the children boogie."

[Interlude]

Bb F C F Bb F C

[Verse 3]

Well I had to phone someone so I picked on you-ou-ou

Hey that's far out, so you heard him too-oo-oo

C C7 F Ab Bb

Switch on the TV we may pick him up on Channel 2.

[Verse 4]

Look out your window I can see his li-i-ight,

If we can sparkle he may land toni-i-ight,

C C7 A G

Don't tell your papa or he'll get us locked up in fright.

[Chorus]

F Dm

There's a starman waiting in the sky

Am Am7/G

He'd like to come and meet us

C C7

But he thinks he'd blow our minds.

F Dm

There's a starman waiting in the sky

Am Am7/G

He's told us not to blow it

C C7

'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile,

He told me,

Bb Bbm F D/F#

"Let the children lose it, let the children use it,

Gm C

Let all the children boogie."

F Dm

Starman waiting in the sky

Am Am7/G

He'd like to come and meet us

C C7

But he thinks he'd blow our minds.

F Dm

There's a starman waiting in the sky

Am Am7/G

He's told us not to blow it

C C7

'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile,

He told me,

Bb Bbm F D/F#

"Let the children lose it, let the children use it,

Gm C

Let all the children boogie."

[Outro]

Bb F C F

La la la la la, la la la la, la la la la, la la la la

Bb F C F

La la la la la, la la la la, la la la la, la la la la

Bb F C F

La la la la la, la la la la, la la la la, la la la la

Bb F C F

La la la la la, la la la la, la la la la, la la la la

(Fade out)

About Starman Chords by David Bowie

Learn how to play Starman by David Bowie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Starman chords”, “Starman guitar chords”, or “David Bowie Starman 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 Starman chords and for experienced players who want accurate Starman lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb/A, Fmaj7, Gm, F, C, C7.

FAQ — Starman by David Bowie

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The chords for "Starman" show the original chord names (including Bb/A, Fmaj7, Gm, F, C, C7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.