Stella By Starlight
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Intro: Gdim Edim Dm E7 Cm5-/7 D9 Am7 D7 G G/F# Em D9 Am7 Cdim G6
G Gdim Edim A7 Am7 D7
The song a robin sings
Dm7 Dm5-/7 Fdim C C/B
Through years of endless springs
Cdim G Em Bm Gdim
The murmur of a brook at eventide
D Gdim Am7 B7
That ripples by a nook where two lovers hide
Bm5-/7 E7 Am7
A great symphonic theme
Cm7 Cm5-/7 G9 G6
That's Stella by starlight and not a dream
Gdim Edim Dm E7
My heart and I agree
Cm7 Cm5-/7 G
She's ev'rything on earth to me
Interlude: G Gdim Edim A7 Am7 D7 Dm7 Dm5-/7 Fdim C C/B Cdim G Em Bm Gdim D Gdim Am7 B7
Bm5-/7 E7 Am7
A great symphonic theme
Cm7 Cm5-/7 G9 G6
That's Stella by starlight and not a dream
Gdim Edim Dm E7
My heart and I agree
Cm7 Cm5-/7 G G/F# Em
She's ev'rything on earth to me
Cm5-/7 D9 Am7 D7 G G/F# Em D9 Am7 Cdim G6
She's ev'rything on earth to me
How to play Stella By 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 Gdim. 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.