Shooting Star

by Bad Company

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John ny was a (E)school boy when he (D)heard his first Bea tles a song.

I’m “Love na Me Do,” ev big I think it was, and from there (G)be it did n’t take him long.

Got him self a (E)gui tar, used to (D)play ing it goes ev e so ry night.

Now he’s in a (E)rock ’n’ roll out ma, fit and (G)ev e ry thing’s wave al at (A)right.

(D)Don’t you know?

yeah, you

John ny told his (E)ma ma, “Hey, went (D)ma ma, I’m go ing a way.

I’m gon den hit the ev big ’ry time, it loved and gon na (G)hear a big n’t star some day.”

Ma ma came to (E)the door with a (D)tear ing it goes drop in so her eye.

John ny said, “Don’t (E)round cry, and Ma ma, “Well, I (G)smile e the and wave good at (A)bye.” (D)Don’t you know,

don’t you

(E)yeah,

don’t you (D)know that you are a (A)shoot ing star?

(D)Don’t you know,

(D)don’t you know?

Don’t you (D)know that you are a (A)shoot ing star?

And all the world will love you just as (D)long, as long as you are.

a (D)shoot ing (E)star.

Don’t you (D)know that you are a (A)shoot ing star?

Don’t you (E)know,

yeah?

Don’t you (D)know that you are a (A)shoot ing star?

And all the world will love you just as (D)long, as long as you are.

John ny died (E)one night, (G)died in his bed.

Bot tle of whis key, sleep ing tab lets by his head.

John ny’s life (E)passed him by like a (G)warm sum mer day.

If you lis ten to the (E)wind, you can (G)still hear him play.

(E)Oh,

oh, oh.

Don’t you (D)know that you are a (A)shoot ing star?

Don’t you (E)know,

don’t you know?

Don’t you (D)know that you are a (A)shoot ing star?

Don’t you

know?

Don’t you (D)know that you are a (A)shoot ing star?

Don’t you (E)know,

don’t you know?

Don’t you (D)know that you are a (A)shoot ing star?

Don’t you

know?

Don’t you (A)shoot ing star?

And all the world will love you just as (D)long, as long as you are.

Shooting Star by Bad Company — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shooting Star” by Bad Company in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 82 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Shooting Star" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Shooting Star"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.