Oasis - Rock ‘n’ Roll Star Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram
[Opening]
[A]I live my life in the city, [D] [A]and there’s no easy way out [D]
[Bm]The day’s moving [G]just too fast for me, [A] [D] [A]I need some time in the sunshine [D]
[A]Gotta slow it right down, [D] [Bm]the day’s moving [G]just too fast for me [A] [D]
[F#m]I live my life for the [D]stars that shine, [A]people say it’s just a waste of time
[F#m]Then they said I should [D]feed my head, [A]that to me was just a day in bed
[F#m]I’ll take my car and [D]drive real far, [A]they’re not concerned about the way we are
[G]In my mind my dreams are real, [E]now you concerned about the way I feel
[chorus]
[G] [D]Tonight I’m a rock n’ roll star, [A] [D] [G] [D]tonight I’m a rock n’ roll star [A] [D]
[verse 2]
[A]I live my life in the city, [D] [A]and there’s no easy way out [D]
[Bm]The day’s moving [G]just too fast for me, [A] [D] [A]I need some time in the sunshine [D]
[A]Gotta slow it right down, [D] [Bm]the day’s moving [G]just too fast for me [A] [D]
[F#m]I live my life for the [D]stars that shine, [A]people say it’s just a waste of time
[F#m]Then they said I should [D]feed my head, [A]that to me was just a day in bed
[F#m]I’ll take my car and [D]drive real far, [A]they’re not concerned about the way we are
[G]In my mind my dreams are real, [E]now you concerned about the way I feel
[Closing]
[G] [D]Tonight I’m a rock n’ roll star [A] [D]
[G] [D]Tonight I’m a rock n’ roll star, [A] [D] [G] [D]tonight I’m a rock n’ roll star [A] [D]
[G]You’re not down with who I am, [D]look at you now, you’re all in my hands Tonight
[chorus]
[G] [D]Tonight I’m a rock n’ roll star [A] [D]
[G] [D]Tonight I’m a rock n’ roll star, [A] [D] [G] [D]tonight I’m a rock n’ roll star [A] [D]
How to play Rock 'n' Roll Star on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Oasis - Rock 'n' Roll Star on guitar requires 6 chords and 8 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Rock 'n' Roll Star uses these transitions most often: D → A (21), A → D (20), and G → D (9). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with A - D chord transition.
1. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
2. D → Bm chord transition
To move from D to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
3. Bm → G chord transition
To move from Bm to G;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
4. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
5. D → F#m chord transition
To move from D to F#m;
- While playing D, lift your middle finger from E string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 4.
- Place pinky on D string fret 4.
6. A → F#m chord transition
To move from A to F#m;
- While playing A, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to A string fret 4.
- Place pinky on D string fret 4.
7. G → E chord transition
To move from G to E;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
8. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
Rock 'n' Roll Star chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Rock 'n' Roll Star.
- Rock 'n' Roll Star includes 87 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Rock 'n' Roll Star contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Rock 'n' Roll Star connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → A: 17%
After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).- A → D: 29%
- A → G: 13%