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,” I think it was, and from there it did n’t take him long.

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

Now he’s in a (E)rock ’n’ roll out fit and (G)ev e ry thing’s 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 ’ry time, it loved and gon na a big n’t star some day.”

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

John ny said, “Don’t (E)round cry, and Ma “Well, I (G)smile e the and 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

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Shooting Star

What key is "Shooting Star" in?
"Shooting Star" by Bad Company is in the key of A with a tempo of 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Shooting Star" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Shooting Star" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Shooting Star"?
This arrangement of "Shooting Star" uses 6 chords: A, B, D, E, F#m, G.
How long does it take to learn "Shooting Star" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Bad Company can I play here?
Try "CAN'T GET ENOUGH", "FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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