shining star
Earth, Wind & Fire
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Tom : D
This is such a great song. I was disappointed not to find
any EWF tabs anywhere, so I put this up. Thanks to my
guitar teacher Mark Heinneman who helped me figure out
this song.
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E9
When you wish upon a star,
E9
Dreams will take you very far,
E9
But when you wish upon a dream,
E9
Life ain't always what it seems
E9
What'd you see, on night of clear,
E9
In the sky, so very dear
A7 D9
You're a shining star,
G7 C9
No matter who you are
A7 D9
Shining bright to see,
G7 C9
What you could truly be.
[Solo]
Shining star comes into view,
To shine its watchful light on you.
Give you strength to carry,
Make your body big and strong.
Born a man-child of the sun,
Saw work had just begun,
Found I had to stand alone,
Bless it now I've got my own
So if you find yourself in need
Listen to these words of heed
Be a giant, or grain of sand
Words of wisdom, yes I can
You're a shining star
No matter who you are,
Shining bright to see,
What you can truly be (repeat)
Shining star for you to see
What your life can truly be (repeat 3 times)
E9 D9 C9 A7 G7
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