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Lyrics
Black (C)star,
black star,
for ev er you will be
a shin ing star, shin ing star, be what ev er you can be.
A rock (C)star,
rock star,
you will al ways be
a black star, black star, black star.
Black star, black star, black star.
Black Star — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Black Star" by Avril Lavigne 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 C, 64 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Black Star”
- Can I learn "Black 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 "Black Star" with hands-separate practice in C at 64 BPM.
- What key is "Black Star" by Avril Lavigne played in?
- Black Star is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Black Star"?
- The arrangement plays at 64 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Black 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 "Black Star"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Black Star"?
- "Black Star" was originally performed by Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Black Star"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am7, C, F, G6. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?
- Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Black 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 "Black Star" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Black 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. "Black Star" is in the key of C at 64 BPM.