Stardust

by Hoagy Carmichael

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Lyrics

And now the pur ple dusk of (F9)twi light time

(E7)steals a cross the mead ows of my (A7)heart.

High up in the sky the (C)lit tle stars (Am)climb,

(B7)al ways re mind ing me that (G7)we’re a part.

You wan dered down the lane and (F9)far a way,

(E7)leav ing me a song that will not (A7)die.

Love is now the star dust (C)of yes ter (Am)day,

the mu sic (G7)of the years gone (C)by.

Some times I (F6)won der why I spend the lone ly night

(Fm6)dream ing of a song.

The (C)mel o dy

(Em6)haunts my rev e rie,

and I am once a gain with you,

when our (G7)love was new

and each kiss an in spi (C)ra

tion.

But (D9)that was long a go; now my con sol a tion is (Dm7)in the star dust of a (G7)song.

(C)Be (F6)side a gar den wall when stars are bright,

(Fm6)you are in my arms.

The (C)night in gale

(Em6)tells his fair y tale

of par a dise, where ros es grew.

Though I (F6)dream in vain,

in my (C)heart it will re (B7)main:

(E7)my (F6)star dust mel o dy,

the mem o ry of love’s re (Fm6)frain.

Stardust by Hoagy Carmichael — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stardust” by Hoagy Carmichael 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 88 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 "Stardust" 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 "Stardust"?
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.