Stars
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Intro: G#m F# B
G#m F# B
You spoke a word and life began
G#m F# B
Told oceans where to start and where to end
G#m F# B
You set in motion time and space
G#m F# B
But still you come, and you calling me by name
G#m F# B
But still you come, and you calling me by name
E B
If you can hold the stars in place
G#m F#
You can hold my heart the same
E B G#m F#
Whenever I fall away, whenever I start to break
E G#m F#
So here I am lifting up my heart
G#m F# B
To the one who holds the stars
G#m F# B
The deepest depths, the darkest nights
G#m F# B
Can't separate, can't keep me from your sight
G#m F# B
I get so lost, forget my way
G#m F# B
But still you love, and you don't forget my name
If you can hold the stars in place
You can hold my heart the same
Whenever I fall away
Whenever I start to break
So here I am, lifting up my heart
If you can calm the raging sea
You can calm the storm in me
You're never too far away
You never show up too late
So here I am, lifting up my heart
To the one who holds the stars
G#m F# B
Your love has called my name
G#
What do I have to fear?
F# B
What do I have to fear?
If you can hold the stars in place
You can hold my heart the same
Whenever I fall away
Whenever I start to break
So here I am, lifting up my heart
(Lifting up my heart)
If you can calm the raging sea
You can calm the storm in me
You're never too far away
You never show up too late
So here I am, lifting up my heart
To the one who holds the stars
You're the one who holds the stars
How to play Stars
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m. 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.