Stars
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Intro
C Em7/B Am Am
C Em7/B Am Am
Verse: 1
C Em7/B Am
The time has come for me to say
C Em7/B Am
Things I should've said, oh, yesterday
Instrumental
C Em7/B Am Am
C Em7/B Am G
C Em7/B Am Am
Verse: 2
C Em7/B Am
Some people I knew thought they had it made
C Em7/B Am
Forgot their friends when they hit the stage
[Refrão]
G F
And they didn't seem to care
C Em7/B Am
Oh, their eyes were blinded by the glare
Instrumental
C Em7/B Am Am
C Em7/B Am G
Verse: 3
C Em7/B Am
Well, I knew those boys when they were down and out
C Em7/B Am
It looked like the world had turned 'em down
C Em7/B Am
Now that everybody knows their name
C Em7/B Am
I guess to them it's just a game
[Refrão]
G F
They've got their money and their cars
C Em7/B Am G
Oh, Lord, oh I guess they're stars
F Gsus4 G
You know sometimes it's hard to see
C Em7/B Am
Your friends ain't what they always seem to be
Instrumental:
C Em7/B Am Am
C Em7/B Am Am
C Em7/B Am Am
C Em7/B Am Am
[Refrão]
G F
Oh, if by chance I don't get through
C Em7/B Am G
Oh, they won't be comin' home to you
F Gsus4 G
By now I hope they realize
C Em7/B Am
What's in my heart and not my eyes
C Em7/B Am C Em7/B Am
What's in my heart and not my eyes, oh
C Em7/B Am C Em7/B
Oh, what's in my heart and not my eyes, yeah
Am C Em7/B Am C Em7/B Am
Oh, they're stars, yeah, oh, they're only stars...
How to play Stars
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.