Starlight
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Intro: C
verse 1
F C
Well, the dog is barking, the coffee is cold
Am G Am7
And I didn’t sleep last night
C F C
The day is still young, but I’m one more day old
Am G F
These kitchen towels used to be white
[Refrão]
Am G F
Oh, starlight, star bright
C G
What the hell happened to you
Am G F
I’ve wished and wished, night after night
Am G F
But none of them ever come true
G C
You must be broken too
verse 2
F C
Well, the church bells ain’t ringing, the stop light is stuck
Am G Am7
And I’m in the same shape that they’re in
C F C
All the pieces are there and I would pick ’em up
Am G F
If I could put myself together again
[Refrão]
Am G F
Oh, starlight, star bright
C G
What the hell happened to you
Am G F
I’ve wished and wished, night after night
Am G F
But none of them ever come true
G C
You must be broken too
verse 3
F C
Well, the sun will go down and the clouds will roll out
Am G Am7
One more shot, what have I got to lose
C F C
If you promise you’ll never give up on me
Am G F
I’ll never give up on you
[Refrão]
Am G F
Oh, starlight, star bright
C G
First star that I see tonight
Am G F
I wish I may, I wish I might
Am G F C F
Have the wish that I’m wishing tonight
C F
Tonight
C F C G F
Tonight
How to play Starlight
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 C. 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.