[Intro] N.C. A Raining in Costa Rica [Verse] A Even when it's raining inside D A Something tells me it's alright A Positive emotions that died D seem to come back C#dim Shining bright like the Bm A first star of the night [Chorus] A First star of the night A Edim Em Shows her light to me D Bm And I know my little world A A7 is still alright D Bm Yes, I know my little world A A D A A D C#dim is still alright Bm A Like the first star of the night A First star of the night A Edim Em Showed her light to me D Bm And I know my little world A A7 is still alright D Bm Yes, I know my little world A is still alright A D A First star of the night A Edim Em Shows her light to me D Bm And I know my little world A A7 is still alright D Bm Yes, I know my little world A is still alright A D A First star of the night A Edim Em Shows her light to me D Bm And I know my little world A A7 is still alright D Bm Yes, I know my little world A is still alright A First star of the night
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“First Star Of The Night” is a beautiful song by Paul McCartney. Played in the key of A Major with No Capo and a tempo of 115 BPM, the song features a mixture of simple open chords and slightly more challenging shapes like C#dim and Edim. If you find some of the chords difficult, you can transpose the song to G Major by tuning/transposing -2 frets.
Track Info
- Song: First Star Of The Night
- Artist: Paul McCartney
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: A Major
- Capo: No Capo
- BPM: 115
- Chords: A, D, Bm, C#dim, Edim, Em, A7
- Difficulty: Intermediate (due to C#dim and Edim shapes)
Playing Tips
- Suggested Strumming Pattern: A steady D – D U – U D U (Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up) works beautifully for this song at 115 BPM.
- Diminished Chords: Take extra care with the transitions to C#dim and Edim. Strum slowly at first to ensure all strings ring clearly.
- Easy Option: If you find the chords too difficult, you can transpose down by 2 semitones (-2) to play in the key of G Major using easier shapes (G, C, Am, Bdim/Bm, Ddim/Dm, D7).
Difficulty
This song is rated Intermediate. While the main progression uses standard open A and D chords, the inclusion of diminished chords (C#dim, Edim) and Bm adds a layer of complexity for beginner guitarists.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is First Star Of The Night Chords – Paul McCartney in?
First Star Of The Night Chords – Paul McCartney is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for First Star Of The Night Chords – Paul McCartney?
You need A, D, Bm, C#dim, Edim, Em, A7 to play First Star Of The Night Chords – Paul McCartney.
Do I need a capo for First Star Of The Night Chords – Paul McCartney?
Yes, place a capo on the No Capo to play First Star Of The Night Chords – Paul McCartney.
How hard is First Star Of The Night Chords – Paul McCartney to play on guitar?
First Star Of The Night Chords – Paul McCartney is rated Advanced. It features advanced chord voicings.