Rock 'n Roll Star chords by
Reo Speedwagon

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

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Verse 1

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I was just a

boy when the river ran dry

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And I can still remember my mama cry

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She said "Son, leave as fast as you can

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But don't waste your life in

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this rock'n'roll band"

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I saw the light and left as fast as I could

I knew deep down it was

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gonna do me good

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So I threw my Fender in an

old friend's car

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I knew I'd come home

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a rock'n'roll star

Interlude 1

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So we

Verse 2

hit the road but the

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road hit back

We thought we'd take the world

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with a hit-and-run attack

attack

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attack

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Now I'm center stage

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but it feels bizarre

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Despite new cars and caviar

Verse 3

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An overnight success created by the press

But they'll eat you up if

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you show them any stress

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So I lick my wounds and I hide my scars

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The whole world thinks I'm

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a rock'n'roll star

Verse 4

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Rock'n'roll star,

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rock'n'roll star

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That's what they call you

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That's not what you are

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Rock'n'roll star,

Em

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rock'n'roll star

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I still wanna be a rock'n'roll star

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Interlude 2

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So we

Verse 5

got a break in

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our whirlwind tour

I called home,

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said I'm comin' home for sure

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I'm tired of "Hurry up, make the plane,

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jump in the car"

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Em

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I'm home on loan, I'm a

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rock

Outro 1

'n' roll star

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Chords

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Em
Dm

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Rock 'n Roll Star by REO Speedwagon is A major.

The primary chords used in Rock 'n Roll Star are A, D, E, G, F#m, Em.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, E, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Rock 'n Roll Star is approximately 146 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Rock 'n Roll Star using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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