Chasing After Starlight
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[Verso 1]
G D/F# Em D
She wakes up every morning early
C G Am D
And stumbles off to face the world again
G D/F# Em D
Puts on her face and doesn't worry
C G
She hopes before the day is done
C G D
Today she might just find someone to love hmm
[Refrão]
G D/F# Em
She's only living in a dream
D C
She knows just what it means
G D
Chasing after starlight
G D/F# Em
But long ago she knew someone
D C
Now those days are gone
G D G D/F# Em D C G D
And all that's left are lonely nights
[Verso 2]
G D/F# Em D
It's after work she doesn't hurry
C G Am D
Before she heads along into the night
G D/F# Em D
The hours are long she needs the money
C G
'Cos she's saving for a holiday
C G Asus4 D
If she can find someone to go away with her, hmm
[Refrão]
G D/F# Em
She's only living in a dream
D C
She knows just what it means
G D
Chasing after starlight
G D/F# Em
But long ago she knew someone
D C
Now those days are gone
G D G D/F# Em D C G D
And all that's left are lonely nights
[Refrão]
G D/F# Em
She's only living in a dream
D C
She knows just what it means
G D
Chasing after starlight
G D/F# Em
But long ago she knew someone
D C
Now those days are gone
G D G D/F# Em D C G D
And all that's left are lonely nights
G D/F# Em D C G D
How to play Chasing After Starlight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.