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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Highway Star" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Highway Star"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Highway Star". Key of G, 155 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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