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Highway Star

Deep Purple

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Highway Star by Deep Purple in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  C5   C7   F/C   C7
  C5   C7   C5   C5

Power Chord
  C5   C5   C5   C5

Keyboard In
  C7   C7 C5   C7   C7 C5
  C7   C7 C5   C7   C7 C5
  C7   C7 C5   C7   F5 D#5

Verse 1
  C5 Nobody Gonna Take My CC5ar I'm Gonna Race It To The GrounC5d                    D#5    F5   D#5​
  C5 Nobody Gonna Beat My CC5ar It's Gonna Break The Speed Of SC5ound                       D#5    F5   D#5​

Pre Hook 1
  A#5 Ooh, It's A KilliA#5ng Machine   It's Got EvA#5erything             A#5    A#7    A7   G#7​
  G7 Like A DriG7ving Power Big Fat TG7ires And Everything      G7​

Hook 1
  D7(#9) I Love It  D7(#9)  And I Need It, I BD7(#9)leed It       D7(#9)​
  D7(#9) Yeah, It's A WildD7(#9) Hurricane Alright, F5HolG5d TighF5t  G5I'm A  F5   G5 HighA#5way C5Star   D5     D5​

Instruments
  D5   F5 D#5

Verse 2
  C5 Nobody Gonna Take My GC5irl I'm Gonna Keep Her To The EndC5                       D#5    F5   D#5​
  C5 Nobody Gonna Have My GC5irl She Stays Close On Every Bend   C5                    D#5    F5   D#5​

Pre Hook 2
  A#5 Ooh, She's A KilA#5ling Machine She Got EverA#5ything              A#5    A#7    A7   G#7​
  G7 Like A MovG7ing Mouth Body ContG7rol And Everything        G7​

Hook 2
  D7(#9) I Love Her,D7(#9)  I Need Her,    I D7(#9)Seed Her        D7(#9)​
  D7(#9) Yeah, She Turns D7(#9)Me On   Alright,F5 HolG5d On F5Tight IG5'm A     F5 HiG5ghwayA#5 StaC5r     D5     D5​

Drums
  D5   D5

Solo (Build-up)
  G5   G5   G5   G5  [X2]

Solo
  G5   G5   G5   G5
  Dm   A/C#   Cm   G/B
  Dm   A/C#   Cm   G/B
  A#   A#   Gm   Gm

Solo Cooldown
  D5   D5   D5   D5  [X2]

Unison 1
  G5   A#5 C5 A#5   G5   A#5 C5 A#5  [X2]

Unison 2
        F G A# C D F F         Gm F/G Gm F/G   Gm
        G F D C# C A# G         F5   F5   F5 D#5

Verse 3
  C5 Nobody Gonna Take My HC5ead I Got Speed Inside My BraC5in                     D#5    F5   D#5​
  C5 Nobody Gonna Steal My C5Head Now That I'm On The Road Again     C5                   D#5    F5   D#5​

Pre-Hook 3
  A#5 Ooh, I'm In HeavA#5en Again     I Got EverA#5ything               A#5    A#7    A7   G#7​
  G7 Like A MovG7ing Ground An Open Road AnG7d Everything          G7​

Hook 3
  D7(#9) I Love It  D7(#9)    And I Need It, ID7(#9) Seed It       D7(#9)​
  D7(#9) Eight Cylinders All MinD7(#9)e    Alright,F5 HoG5ld On F5Tight   G5I'm A   F5  HG5ighwaA#5y StC5ar    D5      D5​

Solo 2
  G5   G5   G5   G5  [X2]
  D5   D5   D5   D5  [X2]

Solo 2 (Shred)
  G5   G5   C5   C5   F5   F5   D5   D5  [X4]
  D5   D5   D5   D5  [X2]
  F5 D#5

Verse 4
  C5 Nobody Gonna Take My CC5ar I'm Gonna Race It To The GrounC5d                      D#5    F5   D#5​
  C5 Nobody Gonna Beat My CC5ar It's Gonna Break The Speed Of SC5ound                       D#5    F5   D#5​

Pre-Hook
  A#5 Ooh, It's A KilliA#5ng Machine It's Got EverA#5ything               A#5    A#7    A7   G#7​
  G7 Like A DriG7ving Power Big Fat G7Tires And Everything    G7​

Hook Ending
  D7(#9) I Love It  D7(#9)   And I Need It, I D7(#9)Bleed It       D7(#9)​
  D7(#9) Yeah, It's A WilD7(#9)d Hurricane Alright,F5 HoG5ld On F5Tight G5 I'm A   F5   G5HighwA#5ay  SC5tar         D5​
  F5I'mG5 A   A#5  HiC5ghway Star   D5     F5  IG5'm A A#5   HC5ighwaD5y StaD5r............
Also available in: G5 (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Highway Star?

The chords for Highway Star are: C5, C7, F/C, F5, D#5, A#5, A#7, A7, G#7, G7, D7(#9), G5

What is the original key of Highway Star?

The original key is G5.

What is the difficulty of playing Highway Star?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Highway Star in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Highway Star be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Highway Star on ukulele?

Chord Highway Star can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Highway Star?

Highway Star uses 12 chords: C5, C7, F/C, F5, D#5, A#5, A#7, A7, G#7, G7, D7(#9), G5

What is the easiest way to play Highway Star?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Highway Star released in?

Highway Star was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Highway Star?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Highway Star to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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