Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Intro: D G D Verse 1: D Well the night goes on forever when you try to make it last D D7 We were passing time together, just laying in the grass G And we looked up at the heaven and we saw the worlds collide D We were lying still and watching, they were flying through the sky Chorus: G D The stars in Oklahoma G A Never seen a night so cool and clear G D Shootin' stars in Oklahoma A D Burn so bright then they disappear
Verse 2: G D Well the moonlight has a way of throwing shadows on the night D D7 It would be a shame to waste it on a place we had to hide G With the morning glowing bright and shining light upon our faces D We faded with the dawning then we went our separate ways Chorus: G D 'Neath the stars in Oklahoma G A Never seen a night so cool and clear G D Shootin' stars in Oklahoma A Bm They shine so bright, then they disappear Bridge: G Ah the stars in Oklahoma and the banks in late September D And I lead you through the darkness on a night you won't remember G Is everyone that easy, do they all just play the fool A G Are they all just out here lookin' for a way to break the rules Instrumental: D G A G D A D G D Well it would take a fool to say it, like a photograph o' grace D D7 Fools need supervision or a gift for saving face G Yeah, we got it on a handshake, bought it for a song D Yeah, chase a simple feeling for doing something wrong Chorus: G D 'Neath the stars in Oklahoma G A Never seen a night so cool and clear G D Shootin' stars in Oklahoma A Bm Shine so bright, then they disappear A D Shine so bright, then they disappear