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Star
      CG
Intro  
   C                        G
  |                        |                          |
1.  Tony went to fight in Belfast
2.  Bevan tried to change the nation
   C                        G                  G F#
  |                        |                       |
1. Rudi stayed at home to starve
2. Sonny wants to turn the world  well he can tell you that he
   Em                      D                          C          G
  |                       |                          |                  |
1. I  could  make  it       all   worthwhile  as  a    rock & roll star
2. tried     I could make a transformation    as  a    rock & roll star
   bass
 D      DDF#F#AAF#F#Em
| notes         |                          |
 So                           inviting 
 F                       G                    G F#
|                       |                       |
 so                       enticing         to play the 
 Em                      D                          C          G
|                       |                          |                    |
part              I could  play the wild mutation as a rock & roll star
 CC  CC CC  G      BbBbBbBbBbBb  F
|                 |               |
                       Get it all yeah!     Oh yeah
 CC  CC CC  G      Bb  F
|                 |        |
 Em             GAB  C                    AGF#
|        notes      |               notes   |
I could do with the money
I'm so wiped out with things as they are
 Em                      D                 Eb           F        G   F#
|                       |                 |            |             |
I'd send my photograph to my honey  and  I'd c'mon like a regular superstar
 Em             D              C           G        F#
|              |              |           |          |       
  I could fall asleep at night as a rock & roll star
 I could fall in love all right as a rock & roll star
 C                 Bb            Ab                 G
|-----------------|-------------|------------------|--
|--6b8r6----------|-------------|--6b8r6-----------|--
|5------7-5-------|-------------|-------7-5--------|--
|5----------8-5~--|8----------8-|6---------8-5\3---|5-
|3----------------|8--------8-8-|6-----------------|5-
|-----------------|6--------6-6-|4-----------------|3-
            Rock...star                      Rock...star   
G
Bum bum Just watch me bum

Star chords and lyrics

Free chords for Star by David Bowie. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Star
Intro C G
2.  Bevan tried to change the nation
2. Sonny wants to turn the world  well he can tell you that he
2. tried     I could make a transformation    as  a    rock & roll star
   bass
|C C   C C  C C   G      |Bb    F    |
I'm so wiped out with things as they are
 I could fall in love all right as a rock & roll star

Star Chords by David Bowie

Learn how to play Star by David Bowie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Star chords”, “Star guitar chords”, or “David Bowie 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 Star chords and for experienced players who want accurate Star lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, F#, Em, D, A.

Frequently asked questions about Star

How do I play "Star" by David Bowie on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Star" by David Bowie 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.

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Can I transpose "Star" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Star"?

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

Is "Star" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Star" in?

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