Constellations
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verse 1
G# A#m
You sat around the table, the candle lying low
D# Fm
There's people all around us but they're leaving you alone
G# A#m
You're telling me a story, some lover that you had
D# D#
Go on tell me now, tell me now, I think I'll understand
verse 2
G# A#m
The piano man is playing some old melody
D# Fm
It don't mean much to anyone what it does to you and me
G# A#m
It's just some bitter love song that everybody's heard
D# D#
I'm gonna sing it out, sing it out, sing every single word
[Refrão]
G# C# D#
It's the same old constellation
Fm
The stars up in the sky
C#
Yeah, I've got a feeling
D#
They're gonna look different tonight
verse 3
G# A#m
Baby I'm just crazy, maybe I'm just high
D# Fm
You could kiss my lips a thousand times and they would never dry
G# A#m
I don't know where you're going, hey, never stray too far
D# D# G#
Cause I'll tell you now, I'll tell you now, I like you just the way you are
[Refrão]
G# C# D#
It's the same old constellation
C7 Fm
The stars up in the sky
C#
Yeah, I've got a feeling
D# G#
They're gonna look different tonight
G# C# D#
It's the same old situation
G# C7 Fm
That you can have with any guy
C#
But go on put your arms around me
D#
It's gonna be different tonight
Bridge
C7
Caroline, Caroline, I used to act so strong
Fm F
But I was just terrified, terrified, I feel it in my stomach
A#m
Call 'em butterflies, butterflies, there's something in the air tonight
C#m F# C#m F# D# G#
They're gone, they're gone, they're gone
[Refrão]
G# C# D#
It's the same old constellation
Fm
The stars up in the sky
C#
But you know I've got a feeling
D# G#
They're gonna look different tonight
G# C# D#
It's the same old conversation
C7 Fm
You can have it any time
C#
Go on put your arms around me, baby
D# C#m G# A#m D# G#
It's gonna be different tonight
How to play Constellations
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.