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Southern Star chords by
David Allan Coe
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Key: Bb major•
Verse 1
G
G

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F
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Oh, Southern Star,
C
C

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G
G

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how I wish you would shine
F
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And show me the way to go home
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F

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G

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I'm blue -collar branded and stuck in a mill
D
D

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My life is a stranger to me
F
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I'm too young to live like
C
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I'm over the hill
Dm
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G
G

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And too old to be young and free
D
D

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Tired and nowhere found
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G

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Lost in the 80s, that's where I am
D
D

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I need a guiding light
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G

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Shining down to help me

make it through the night
F
F

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Oh, Southern Star,
C
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how I wish you would shine
Dm
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And show me the way to go home
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Oh, won't you play me some old song
Dm
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Let my mind drift back to sixty -eight
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We all have a time and a place
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G

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where we belong
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D
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Somewhere we can go to escape

Tired and nowhere bound
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G

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Lost in the 80s, that's where I am
D
D

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I need a guiding light
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Shining down to help me make

it through the night
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Oh, Southern Star,
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G

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how I wish you would shine
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And show me the way to go home
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Oh, Star, how I
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wish you would shine
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And show me the way to go home you

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • F

  • C

  • D

  • Dm

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Southern Star by David Allan Coe is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Southern Star are Bb, Ab, Eb, F, Fm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Ab, Eb, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Southern Star is approximately 78 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Southern 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 Southern 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 David Allan Coe.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Southern 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 Southern Star by David Allan Coe on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.