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No bod y gon na take my car, I’m gon na race it to the (Bb)ground.
No bod y gon na beat my car, it’s gon na break the speed of (Bb)sound.
Oh, it’s a kill ing ma chine, it’s got ev ’ry thing.
Like a driv ing power, big fat tires trol and ev ’ry thing.
I love it, I need it, I bleed it.
Yeah, it’s a wild hur ri cane.
(C)Al (D)right, (C)hold (D)tight, (C)I’m (D)a (F)high (G)way (A5)star.
No bod y gon na take my girl, I’m gon na keep her to the (Bb)end.
No bod y gon na have my girl, she stays I’m close on ev ’ry (Bb)bend.
Oh, she’s a kill ing ma chine, she’s got ev ’ry thing.
Like a mov ing mouth, bod y con trol and ev ’ry thing.
I love her, I need her, I seed her.
Yeah, cyl she turns hur me on.
(C)Al (D)right, (C)hold (D)tight, (C)I’m (D)a (F)high (G)way (A5)star.
No bod y gon na take my car, I’m gon na race it to the (Bb)ground.
No bod y gon na beat my car, it’s gon na break the speed of (Bb)sound.
Oh, it’s a kill ing ma chine, it’s got ev ’ry thing.
Like a driv ing power, big fat tyres and ev ’ry thing.
I love it, I need it, I bleed it.
Yeah, it’s a mad hur ri cane.
(C)Al (D)right, (C)hold (D)tight, (C)I’m (D)a (F)high (G)way (A5)star.
(C)I’m (D)a (F)high (G)way (A5)star.
(C)I’m (D)a (F)high (G)way (A5)star.
Highway Star — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Highway Star" by Deep Purple: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 155 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Highway Star”
- What key is "Highway Star" by Deep Purple played in?
- Highway 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 "Highway Star"?
- The arrangement plays at 155 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Highway Star" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Highway Star"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Highway Star"?
- "Highway Star" was originally performed by Deep Purple. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Highway Star"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Apow, Bb, C, Cpow, D, +11 more.
- What other songs by Deep Purple can I play here?
- Try "SMOKE ON THE WATER", "Smoke On The Water", "Smoke On The Water". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Highway Star" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Highway Star" by Deep Purple. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Highway Star" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Highway Star" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.