I Am The Starlight

by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Lyrics

On ly (C)you

have the (G)pow er with (C)in you.

Just be (G)lieve in your self.

The (Em7)sea will part be (Am7)fore you,

stop the rain and turn the tide.

If on ly (C)you

use the (G)pow er with (C)in you,

need n’t (G)beg the world to (Em7)turn a round and (Am7)help you, if you (Dm7)draw on what you (Em7)have with in you (F)some where deep in side.

(C)Star light Ex (Dm)press,

(G)you must con fess.

Are you (F)real?

Yes, or (Cmaj7)no?

(Dm)Star light Ex press, please (C)an swer me “yes.” I (F)don’t want you to go.

(C)Rust y, you’re (Dm)blind.

(G)Look in your mind, I’m (F)there.

Noth ing’s (Cmaj7)new.

The (Dm)Star light Ex press is (C)no more nor less than (F)you,

(Em)Rust y.

(F)I am you.

I’m (F)you

(C)and

(Dm7)on

(Dm7)ly

(C)you.

I (Em7)am the (F)Star light.

Have the (G)pow er with (C)in you.

I (Em7)can a (F)chieve Just be (G)lieve in your self.

The (Em7)sea will part be (Am7)fore you,

stop the rain and turn the (C)tide.

all the (Em7)things I did n’t be (F)lieve I could (F)On ly (C)you I (Em7)am the (F)Star light.

use the (G)pow er with (C)in you, I can (Em7)see it through.

Need n’t (G)beg the world to (Em7)turn a round and (Am7)help you, if you (F)draw

(C)on

(Dm7)what

(Dm7)is

(F)deep

(G)in

(C)side.

I Am The Starlight by Andrew Lloyd Webber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Am The Starlight by Andrew Lloyd Webber in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 80 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Am The Starlight" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I Am The Starlight"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Andrew Lloyd Webber songs work for kids?
Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.