Starry Skies
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Capo 4
G Em
You're under starry skies and it's alright, yeah
G Em
On your own in the world tonight and it's alright
C G
I hope your river's running wide and deep,
B C
But know there's a promise that you're gonna keep
G
And it's just fine,
C G
Yes, yes, it's alright
G Em
I'm under city lights and it's alright, yeah
G Em
Streets are done up for Christmastime and it's alright
C G
I feel the traffic pulling like the tide
B C
And I've got a wind in my sail tonight
G
It's just fine
C G
Yes, yes, it's alright
C D G B
When I dream myself to sleep
C D Em
Thinking all those loving things
G
Don't you know it's just fine
C G
Yes, yes, it's alright
G Em
I love a Texas sky, yes it's so fine, yeah
G Em
Trucks humming up Highway 9, yes it's so fine
C G
Big yellow moon in my window pane
B C
A glimpse of silver from a passing plane
G
It's just fine
C G
Yes, yes, it's alright
C D G B
When I dream myself to sleep
C D Em
Thinking all those loving things
G
Don't you know it's just fine
C G
Yes, yes, it's alright
C G
Don't you know it's just fine
C G
Yes, yes, it's alright
C G
Don't you know it's just fine
C G
Don't you know it's just fine
C G
Don't you know it's just fine
C G
Yes, yes, it's alright
How to play Starry Skies
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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.