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5.0 (1)
Key: E major•
Intro 1
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E

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Verse 1
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E

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When you wish upon a star

Your dreams will take you very far, yeah
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But when you wish upon a dream

Life ain't always what it seems, oh-yeah
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What you see on nights so clear, hey

In the sky so very dear, yeah
Chorus 1
A
A

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You're a shining star
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C
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No matter who you are
A
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D
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Shining bright to see
G
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What you could truly be
C
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(what you could truly be)
Interlude 1
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G
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G#
G#
4

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A
A

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A

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Bb
Bb

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B
B
2

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B
2

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C
C

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C#
C#
4

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C#
C#
4

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D
D

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D#
D#
6

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D#
D#
6

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Verse 2
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E

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Shining star come into view

Shine its watchful light on you, yeah
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Give you strength to carry on, yeah

Yeah, make your body big and strong, yeah
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Born a man-child of the sun, yeah

Yeah, saw my work had just begun
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Yeah, found I had to stand alone, yeah

Yeah, bless it now, I've got my own

Oh yeah (oh yeah)
Verse 3
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So, if you find yourself in need

Why don't you listen to these words of heed?
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Be a giant grain of sand

Words of wisdom, yes I can
Chorus 2
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A

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D
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You're a shining star
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C
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No matter who you are
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A

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D
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Shining bright to see
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C

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What you could truly be
Chorus 3
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A

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You're a shining star
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No matter who you are
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Shining bright to see
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What you could truly be
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D
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You're a shining star
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C
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No matter who you are
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D
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Shining bright to see
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What you could truly be
Outro 1

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Shining star for you to see

What your life can truly be

Shining star for you to see

What your life can truly be

Shining star for you to see

What your life can truly be

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • A

  • D

  • G

  • C

  • G#

    4

  • Bb

  • B

    2

  • C#

    4

  • D#

    6

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shining Star by Earth, Wind & Fire is E major.

The primary chords used in Shining Star are E, A, D, G, C, G#.

No capo is required for this song.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Shining Star is approximately 102 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Shining Star. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Earth, Wind & Fire.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Shining Star to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Shining Star by Earth, Wind & Fire on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.