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All Star Chords

Smash Mouth Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · D · Am · C

All Star Chords – Guitar

Smash Mouth’s infectiously fun pop-rock anthem from the Shrek soundtrack. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Upbeat Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep the energy high and the strum driving. This is a feel-good party song — play it loud and proud.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me

Am C

I ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed

G D

She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb

Am C

In the shape of an “L” on her forehead

Pre-Chorus

G D

Well, the years start coming and they don’t stop coming

Am C

Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running

G D

Didn’t make sense not to live for fun

Am C

Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb

G D

So much to do, so much to see

Am C

So what’s wrong with taking the back streets?

G D

You’ll never know if you don’t go

Am C

You’ll never shine if you don’t glow

Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Verse 2

G D

It’s a cool place and they say it gets colder

Am C

You’re bundled up now, wait till you get older

G D

But the meteor men beg to differ

Am C

Judging by the hole in the satellite picture

G D

The ice we skate is getting pretty thin

Am C

The water’s getting warm so you might as well swim

G D

My world’s on fire, how about yours?

Am C

That’s the way I like it and I never get bored

Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Verse 3

G D

Somebody once asked could I spare some change for gas

Am C

”I need to get myself away from this place”

G

I said, “Yep, what a concept

D

I could use a little fuel myself

Am C

And we could all use a little change”

Final Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Practice tip: Four chords throughout (G, D, Am, C) in the same repeating pattern. This is one of the most fun beginner songs to learn — everyone knows it and loves singing along.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "All Star"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.

Is "All Star" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "All Star" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "All Star"?

It was written by Greg Camp, and released in 1999.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · D · Am · C

All Star Chords – Ukulele

Smash Mouth’s infectiously fun pop-rock anthem from the Shrek soundtrack. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Upbeat Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the energy high and the strum driving. This is a feel-good party song — play it loud and proud.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me

Am C

I ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed

G D

She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb

Am C

In the shape of an “L” on her forehead

Pre-Chorus

G D

Well, the years start coming and they don’t stop coming

Am C

Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running

G D

Didn’t make sense not to live for fun

Am C

Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb

G D

So much to do, so much to see

Am C

So what’s wrong with taking the back streets?

G D

You’ll never know if you don’t go

Am C

You’ll never shine if you don’t glow

Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Verse 2

G D

It’s a cool place and they say it gets colder

Am C

You’re bundled up now, wait till you get older

G D

But the meteor men beg to differ

Am C

Judging by the hole in the satellite picture

G D

The ice we skate is getting pretty thin

Am C

The water’s getting warm so you might as well swim

G D

My world’s on fire, how about yours?

Am C

That’s the way I like it and I never get bored

Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Verse 3

G D

Somebody once asked could I spare some change for gas

Am C

”I need to get myself away from this place”

G

I said, “Yep, what a concept

D

I could use a little fuel myself

Am C

And we could all use a little change”

Final Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Practice tip: Four chords throughout (G, D, Am, C) in the same repeating pattern. This is one of the most fun beginner songs to learn — everyone knows it and loves singing along.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "All Star"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.

Is "All Star" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "All Star" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "All Star"?

It was written by Greg Camp, and released in 1999.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · D · Am · C

All Star Chords – Piano

Smash Mouth’s infectiously fun pop-rock anthem from the Shrek soundtrack. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Upbeat Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the energy high and the strum driving. This is a feel-good party song — play it loud and proud.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me

Am C

I ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed

G D

She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb

Am C

In the shape of an “L” on her forehead

Pre-Chorus

G D

Well, the years start coming and they don’t stop coming

Am C

Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running

G D

Didn’t make sense not to live for fun

Am C

Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb

G D

So much to do, so much to see

Am C

So what’s wrong with taking the back streets?

G D

You’ll never know if you don’t go

Am C

You’ll never shine if you don’t glow

Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Verse 2

G D

It’s a cool place and they say it gets colder

Am C

You’re bundled up now, wait till you get older

G D

But the meteor men beg to differ

Am C

Judging by the hole in the satellite picture

G D

The ice we skate is getting pretty thin

Am C

The water’s getting warm so you might as well swim

G D

My world’s on fire, how about yours?

Am C

That’s the way I like it and I never get bored

Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Verse 3

G D

Somebody once asked could I spare some change for gas

Am C

”I need to get myself away from this place”

G

I said, “Yep, what a concept

D

I could use a little fuel myself

Am C

And we could all use a little change”

Final Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Practice tip: Four chords throughout (G, D, Am, C) in the same repeating pattern. This is one of the most fun beginner songs to learn — everyone knows it and loves singing along.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "All Star"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.

Is "All Star" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "All Star" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "All Star"?

It was written by Greg Camp, and released in 1999.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · D · Am · C

All Star Chords – Banjo

Smash Mouth’s infectiously fun pop-rock anthem from the Shrek soundtrack. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Upbeat Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the energy high and the strum driving. This is a feel-good party song — play it loud and proud.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me

Am C

I ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed

G D

She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb

Am C

In the shape of an “L” on her forehead

Pre-Chorus

G D

Well, the years start coming and they don’t stop coming

Am C

Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running

G D

Didn’t make sense not to live for fun

Am C

Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb

G D

So much to do, so much to see

Am C

So what’s wrong with taking the back streets?

G D

You’ll never know if you don’t go

Am C

You’ll never shine if you don’t glow

Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Verse 2

G D

It’s a cool place and they say it gets colder

Am C

You’re bundled up now, wait till you get older

G D

But the meteor men beg to differ

Am C

Judging by the hole in the satellite picture

G D

The ice we skate is getting pretty thin

Am C

The water’s getting warm so you might as well swim

G D

My world’s on fire, how about yours?

Am C

That’s the way I like it and I never get bored

Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Verse 3

G D

Somebody once asked could I spare some change for gas

Am C

”I need to get myself away from this place”

G

I said, “Yep, what a concept

D

I could use a little fuel myself

Am C

And we could all use a little change”

Final Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Practice tip: Four chords throughout (G, D, Am, C) in the same repeating pattern. This is one of the most fun beginner songs to learn — everyone knows it and loves singing along.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "All Star"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.

Is "All Star" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "All Star" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "All Star"?

It was written by Greg Camp, and released in 1999.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · D · Am · C

All Star Chords – Mandolin

Smash Mouth’s infectiously fun pop-rock anthem from the Shrek soundtrack. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Upbeat Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the energy high and the strum driving. This is a feel-good party song — play it loud and proud.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me

Am C

I ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed

G D

She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb

Am C

In the shape of an “L” on her forehead

Pre-Chorus

G D

Well, the years start coming and they don’t stop coming

Am C

Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running

G D

Didn’t make sense not to live for fun

Am C

Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb

G D

So much to do, so much to see

Am C

So what’s wrong with taking the back streets?

G D

You’ll never know if you don’t go

Am C

You’ll never shine if you don’t glow

Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Verse 2

G D

It’s a cool place and they say it gets colder

Am C

You’re bundled up now, wait till you get older

G D

But the meteor men beg to differ

Am C

Judging by the hole in the satellite picture

G D

The ice we skate is getting pretty thin

Am C

The water’s getting warm so you might as well swim

G D

My world’s on fire, how about yours?

Am C

That’s the way I like it and I never get bored

Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Verse 3

G D

Somebody once asked could I spare some change for gas

Am C

”I need to get myself away from this place”

G

I said, “Yep, what a concept

D

I could use a little fuel myself

Am C

And we could all use a little change”

Final Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Practice tip: Four chords throughout (G, D, Am, C) in the same repeating pattern. This is one of the most fun beginner songs to learn — everyone knows it and loves singing along.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "All Star"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.

Is "All Star" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "All Star" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "All Star"?

It was written by Greg Camp, and released in 1999.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · D · Am · C

All Star Chords – Harmonica

Smash Mouth’s infectiously fun pop-rock anthem from the Shrek soundtrack. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Upbeat Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the energy high and the strum driving. This is a feel-good party song — play it loud and proud.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me

Am C

I ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed

G D

She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb

Am C

In the shape of an “L” on her forehead

Pre-Chorus

G D

Well, the years start coming and they don’t stop coming

Am C

Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running

G D

Didn’t make sense not to live for fun

Am C

Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb

G D

So much to do, so much to see

Am C

So what’s wrong with taking the back streets?

G D

You’ll never know if you don’t go

Am C

You’ll never shine if you don’t glow

Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Verse 2

G D

It’s a cool place and they say it gets colder

Am C

You’re bundled up now, wait till you get older

G D

But the meteor men beg to differ

Am C

Judging by the hole in the satellite picture

G D

The ice we skate is getting pretty thin

Am C

The water’s getting warm so you might as well swim

G D

My world’s on fire, how about yours?

Am C

That’s the way I like it and I never get bored

Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Verse 3

G D

Somebody once asked could I spare some change for gas

Am C

”I need to get myself away from this place”

G

I said, “Yep, what a concept

D

I could use a little fuel myself

Am C

And we could all use a little change”

Final Chorus

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re an all star, get your game on, go play

G D Am C

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

G D Am C

And all that glitters is gold

G D Am C

Only shooting stars break the mold

Practice tip: Four chords throughout (G, D, Am, C) in the same repeating pattern. This is one of the most fun beginner songs to learn — everyone knows it and loves singing along.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "All Star"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.

Is "All Star" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "All Star" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "All Star"?

It was written by Greg Camp, and released in 1999.