Starlit Sky
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Intro: G Cadd9 G D/F# (2x)
Em C
I'm weak enough to recognize
G D/F# Em
that this is the first time love has caught me by surprise
C
and it's been years, my dear
G D/F# Em C G D/F#
since I have missed someone like I miss you
C G D/F# Em
so promise you'll stay right here beneath the starlit sky
C G D/F#
cuz I can't contain the way I feel when I?m here by your side
C G D/F# Em
and if ever there be a smile to melt this boy's cold heart,
C G D/F#
darling, it's yours. Darling it's yours.
G Cadd9 G D/F#
Em
I'm growing weaker now
C G D/F#
cuz every time I look in her eyes I'm forced to cover mine
Em C
my nervous bones are shaking oh,
G D/F#
and it's her laugh that brings me back home
C G D/F# Em
so promise you'll stay right here beneath the starlit sky
C G D/F#
cuz I can't contain the way I feel when I?m here by your side
C G D/F# Em
and if ever there be a smile to melt this boy's cold heart,
C G D/F#
darling, it's yours. Darling it's yours.
C G D/F#
I found you love (2x)
Em G D/F# Em
So promise you'll stay right here and smile like you do,
C G D/F#
if ever there be a girl for me, I'm sure it's you.
C G D/F# Em
so promise you'll stay right here beneath the starlit sky
C G D/F#
cuz I can't contain the way I feel when I?m here by your side
C G D/F# Em
and if ever there be a smile to melt this boy's cold heart,
C G D/F#
darling, it's yours. Darling it's yours.
How to play Starlit Sky
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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.