Distant Star
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verse 1
G
Well, a goodbye never seems finished
C G
Just like these songs that I write
Em C
They hang aloft like stars in the night
Em C
But there's nothing there but the illusion of a light
D C Em
And you, you could've been mine
G
Your mother, she's an actress
C G
And we're all putting on a play
Em C
Here's some conviction, pretend that's all real
Em C
Try to ignore how sad it all feels
D C Em
Yes, try not to break her heart if you can
[Refrão]
C
Hold o-o-o-n
Em
To whatever you can until it's gone
C
Carry o-o-o-n
D C G
For none of us will be here for too lo-o-o-ng
verse 2
G C G
I'll try not to let the world and its darkness bring me down
Em C
Think of the love and the beauty I found
Em C
The simple things that I've left behind
D C Em
Oh the way he make me laugh
[Refrão]
C
But I hold o-o-o-n
Em
To whatever I can until it's gone
C
I'll Carry o-o-o-n
D C D C G
For none of us will be here for too lo-ong lo-o-o-ng
Bridge: E F E F
E F E
We are a distant star
F E
But darling, you're so far away
F E
You were never meant to stay
F E
I reach out to see
F E
If you're still here with me
F C
Baby, we could've made it easy
G
Couldn't we?
Outro
G
Now I will never know you
C G
You are just someone passing by
Em C
And it makes me sad to think about
Em C
All the stories and fates I'll be without
D
But I think I'm getting used to the silence now
How to play Distant Star
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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.