R.E.M. - Star 69: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Star 69" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Star 69 Guitar Chords and Lyrics by R.E.M.

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Star 69" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

     B             E        A    F#     B E A
You don't have to take the bar exam to see
What you've done is Ignoramus 103
What've I got to hang my hat on,
you don't have a pot to pee in
All this just to be your friend,
I was there until the end
Extortion and arson, petty larceny

Chorus:
E      F#
I know you called,
E      F#
I know you called
E      F#        A
I know you called
E      F#
I know you called,
E      F#
I know you called
E      F#       A
I know you hung up my line,
      E
star 69

I know squirrels didn't chew the wires
Three people have my number,
the other two were with me
I don't like to tell-tale but
I'm not your patsy
This time you have gone too far with me

Chorus

Why'd you put your quarter down on me?
This reads like some dark
Inside Edition, Hard Copy
I can't be your character witness,
I can't be your alibi
Doorbell rings, it's the FBI,
we learned Spy vs. Spy
You, my friend, are guilty as can be

Chorus:
I know you called, I know you called
I know you called
I know you called, I know you called
I know you hung up my line
I know you called, I know you called
I know you called
I know you called, I know you called
I can't be your alibi, star 69


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

E

Guitar chord E

F#

Guitar chord F#

B

Guitar chord B

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Star 69" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Star 69" by R.E.M..

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