All Star

by Smash Mouth
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Some (G)bod y once (D)told me the world is gon na (C)roll me, I (G)ain’t the sharp est (D)tool in the shed.

She was (G)look in’ kind of (D)dumb with her fin ger and her (C)thumb in the shape of an “L” on her fore head.

Well, the (G)years start com in’ and they (D)don’t stop com in’.

(Am)Fed to the rules and I (C)hit the ground run nin’.

(G)Did n’t make sense not to (D)live for fun; your (Am)brain gets smart, but your (C)head gets dumb.

(G)So much to do, so much to see, so what’s (Am)wrong with tak in’ the (C)back streets?

You’ll (G)nev er know if you don’t (D)go.

You’ll (Am)nev er shine if you don’t (C)glow.

(G)Hey now, you’re an (C)all star; get your (C#)game on, go play.

(G)Hey now, you’re a (C)rock star; get the (C#)show on, get paid.

And (G)all that (C)glit ters is gold.

(C)On ly shoot in’ (F)stars

break the mold.

It’s a (G)cool place and they (D)say it gets cold er.

You’re (Am)bun dled up now; wait (C)till you get old er.

But the (G)me te or men beg to (D)dif fer, judg ing by the (Am)hole in the sat el lite (C)pic ture.

The ice we (G)skate is get tin’ pret ty (D)thin.

The wa ter’s get tin’ (Am)warm, so you might as well (C)swim.

My world’s on (G)fi re; how ’bout (D)yours?

That’s the way I (Am)like it and I’ll nev er get (C)bored.

(G)Hey now, you’re an (C)all star; get your (C#)game on, go play.

(G)Hey now, you’re a (C)rock star; get the (C#)show on, get paid.

And (G)all that (C)glit ters is gold.

(C)On ly shoot in’ (F)stars...

Some (D)bod y once asked could I spare some change for gas, “I need to (D)get my self a way from this place.”

I said, (G)“Yep, what a con (D)cept!

I could (C)use a lit tle fuel my self and we could (D)all use a lit tle change.”

Well, the (G)years start com in’ and they (C)don’t stop com in’.

(C#)Fed to the rules and I (C)hit the ground run nin’.

(G)Did n’t make sense not to (C)live for fun; your (C#)brain gets smart, but your (C)head gets dumb.

(G)So much to do, so much to see, so what’s (C#)wrong with tak in’ the (C)back streets?

You’ll (G)nev er know if you don’t (C)go.

(Go!) You’ll (C#)nev er shine if you don’t (C)glow.

(C)stars break the mold.

And (G)all that (C)glit ters is gold.

(C)On ly shoot in’ (F)stars break the mold.

All Star — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "All Star" by Smash Mouth in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “All Star

Can I learn "All Star" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "All Star" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
What key is "All Star" by Smash Mouth played in?
All Star is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "All Star"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "All Star" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "All Star"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "All Star"?
"All Star" was originally performed by Smash Mouth. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Smash Mouth can I play here?
Try "I'm A Believer", "I'm A Believer", "I'm A Believer (Reprise)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "All Star"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "All Star" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "All Star"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "All Star" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

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