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Black Star
Soul Asylum
(Dave Pirner)
#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the #
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##
From: Tone M
DThere is a black star Gsomewhere in the night
DIt's like a sunspot, a Greminder of the light
BmWill you lead me nAow, don't let me Gdown
Will you help me find my way
DBlack sE7tar
DBlack sE7tar
DBlack sGtar
There is a black star
There is a cold drink coming my way
I never wanted much more anyway
In the darkest night can I pick you out
Will you help me find my way
Don't leave me now, leave me astray
Black star
Black star
Black star
There is back star
There is a black star somewhere in the night

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Black Star

Soul Asylum

(Dave Pirner)

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the #

#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##

From: Tone M

D G

There is a black star somewhere in the night

D G

It's like a sunspot, a reminder of the light

Bm A G

Will you lead me now, don't let me down

Will you help me find my way

D E7

Black star

D E7

Black star

D G

Black star

There is a black star

There is a cold drink coming my way

I never wanted much more anyway

In the darkest night can I pick you out

Will you help me find my way

Don't leave me now, leave me astray

Black star

There is back star

There is a black star somewhere in the night

About Black Star Chords by Soul Asylum

Learn how to play Black Star by Soul Asylum with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Black Star chords”, “Black Star guitar chords”, or “Soul Asylum Black Star 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 Black Star chords and for experienced players who want accurate Black Star lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, Bm, A, E7.

FAQ — Black Star by Soul Asylum

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Can I transpose "Black Star" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Black Star"?

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

Is "Black Star" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Black Star" by Soul Asylum with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Soul Asylum below.

What key is "Black Star" in?

The chords for "Black Star" show the original chord names (including D, G, Bm, A, E7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.