Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Black Star Dancing Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Black Star Dancing Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chord progression of Black Star Dancing by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
G E
D E
[x4]

[Verse 1]
G                E
If not for the mountains
D         E
Tell me, who will stand tall?
G         E
It’s the money you’re counting
D                 E
In the hope you’ve got it all

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[Verse 2]
G         E
Nature is dancing
D         E
And it makes me sweat
G         E
The echoes are clearing
D                 E
But we ain’t done yet
G
But we ain’t done yet

[Chorus 1]
A                 G                 E
And we can ride all, we can ride all night
E
It’s a part of the game now
A         G                 D
And we can ride all, we can ride all
D C
You make me shine like a black star dancing
C
We’re one and the same now

[Bridge 1]
G E D E
Oh, fly
G E D E
Oh, fly
G E D E
Oh, fly
G E D E
Oh, fly

[Verse 3]
G E
If not for tomorrow
D E
You will live for tonight
G E
The future will borrow
D E
It’ll be alright

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[Verse 4]
G E
Nature is dancing
D E
And it makes me sweat
G E
The echoes are clearing
D E
But we ain’t done yet
G*
But we ain’t done yet

[Chorus 2]
A G E
And we can ride all, we can ride all night
E
It’s a part of the game now
A G E
And we can ride all, we can ride all night
E
We’re one and the same now
A G E
You make me shine like a black star dancing
E
Can’t remember your name now
A G E
You make me shine like a black star dancing
D
You got it of you want it
E
You know you got it of you want it

[Guitar solo]
B

[Bridge 2]
G E D E
Oh, fly
G E D E
Oh, fly
G E D E
Oh, fly
G E D E
Oh, fly

[Outro]
G E
Nature is dancing
D E
But we ain’t done yet
G E
Nature is dancing
D E
But we ain’t done yet
G E
Nature is dancing
D E
But we ain’t done yet
G E
Nature is dancing
E
But we ain’t done yet

How to play Black Star Dancing: key, chords and progression

Black Star Dancing by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds keeps coming home to A major (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯). You need 6 chords: G, E, D, A, C and B.

Listen for G – E – D – E (♭VII – V – IV – V in A major): the song comes back to it again and again. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
B chord on guitar (x24442)
BB D♯ F♯

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Black Star Dancing chords: questions

What key is Black Star Dancing in?

Black Star Dancing by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds is centred on A major (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯).

What chords are in Black Star Dancing?

Black Star Dancing uses 6 chords: G, E, D, A, C, B.

What is the chord progression of Black Star Dancing?

The main progression is G – E – D – E (♭VII – V – IV – V).

Is Black Star Dancing easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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