Rock, Pop

Starman Chords

David Bowie Intermediate Key of G 6 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Gm · F · C · Am · Dm · Bb

Starman Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Gm · F · C · Am · Dm · Bb

Starman Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Gm · F · C · Am · Dm · Bb

Starman Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Gm · F · C · Am · Dm · Bb

Starman Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Gm · F · C · Am · Dm · Bb

Starman Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Gm · F · C · Am · Dm · Bb

Starman Chords – Harmonica

David Bowie’s classic 1972 glam rock anthem about an alien visitor bringing a message of hope. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: Gm, F, C, Am, Dm, Bb · Key: G · Difficulty: Intermediate

Arpeggiated Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match Bowie’s original recording key of B; the chords shown are for playing in G without a capo.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C

G

C – G – D

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

Verse 2

G – C

G

C – G

D

G – C

G

C

G – D

G – C

G – D

Chorus

G – C – G

D

G – C

G – C – G

D

G – C

G – C – G

D

G – C

G – C – G

D

G – C

Verse 3

G – C

G

C – G

D

G – C

G

C

G – D

G – C

G – D

Chorus

G – C – G

D

G – C

G – C – G

D

G – C

G – C – G

D

G – C

G – C – G

D

G – C

Bridge

Am

Em

Am

Em

Chorus (Outro)

G – C – G

D

G – C

G – C – G

D

G – C

G – C – G

D

G – C

G – C – G

D

G – C

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes smoothly before adding the vocal melody; the bridge uses a simple Am-Em pattern to create atmospheric tension before the final choruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Starman"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Gm, F, C, Am, Dm and Bb.

Is "Starman" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Starman" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Starman"?

It was written by David Bowie, and released in 1972.