Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – Easy Guitar Tutorial

Learn “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” on Guitar

“Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” is a timeless children’s song that is perfect for beginner guitarists. With just a few basic chords and a simple melody, this song is a great way to practice strumming and picking while playing a tune everyone knows.

Chords Used: D, G, A

You only need three easy chords to play this song:

These are some of the most common chords in folk and gospel music, and if you’re just starting out, this is a great song to practice smooth chord changes.

Strumming Pattern:

FREE PRINTABLE PDF

Play 15 Iconic Songs - The Free Printable Songbook

• Chord diagrams, strumming & practice notes for all 15 songs
• Play your first full song today - even as a total beginner
• Learned in the right order, so you always know what’s next

Lyrics and Chords

[Verse 1]
D        D       G      D
Twinkle, twinkle little star.
G     D      A        D
How I wonder what you are.
D   G        D        A 
Up above the world so high,
D      G       D      A 
Like a diamond in the sky.
D        D       G      D
Twinkle, twinkle little star.
G     D      A7       D
How I wonder what you are.

[Verse 2]
When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
Twinkle, twinkle little star.
How I wonder what you are.
 
[Verse 3]
Then the traveller in the dark,
Thanks you for your tiny spark,
He could not see which way to go,
If you did not twinkle so.
Twinkle, twinkle little star.
How I wonder what you are.

[Verse 4]
In the dark blue sky you keep,
And often through my curtains peep,
For you never shut your eye,
Till the sun is in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle little star.
How I wonder what you are.
 
[Verse 5]
'Tis your bright and tiny spark,
Lights the traveller in the dark.
Though I know not what you are,
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
Twinkle, twinkle little star.
How I wonder what you are.
 
[Verse 6]
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle little star.
How I wonder what you are.

Get the Worksheet That Goes With This Lesson!

Academy Members can download it instantly and follow along step-by-step.

Unlock & Download Worksheet