Starlight

by Taylor Swift

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I said, (Bb)oh my, what a (C)mar vel ous tune.

It was the (F)best night, nev er would for (Dm)get how we moved.

The (Bb)whole place was (C)dressed to the nines and we were (F)danc ing, danc ing

like we’re made of (Bb)star light,

like we’re made of (Bb)star light.

I met Bob by on the board walk, sum mer of (C)for ty five.

Picked me up late one night, out the win dow, we were (C)sev en teen and cra zy, run ning wild, wild.

Can’t re mem ber what song it was play ing when we (C)walked in,

the night we snuck (Bb)in to a yacht club par ty, pre tend ing to be a duch ess and a prince.

And I said (Bb)oh my, what a (C)mar ve lous tune.

It was the (F)best night.

Nev er would for (Dm)get how he moved.

The (Bb)whole place was (C)dressed to the nines and we were (F)danc ing, danc ing

like we’re made of (Bb)star light, star light,

like we’re made of (F)star light, star light.

He said, “Look at you, wor ry ing too much a bout (C)things you can’t change.

You’ll spend your whole life sing ing the blues if you keep (C)think ing that way.”

He was try’n’ to skip rocks on the o cean, (C)say ing to me,

“Don’t you see the (Bb)star light, star light?

Don’t you dream im (C)pos si ble things?”

Like (Bb)Ooh, ooh, he’s talk in’ cra zy, (Bb)ooh, ooh, danc in’ with (C)me.

(Bb)Ooh, ooh, we could get mar ried, (Bb)have ten kids and teach ’em how to dream.

(Bb)Oh my, what a (C)mar ve lous tune.

It was the (F)best night.

Nev er would for (Dm)get how he moved.

The (Bb)whole place

was (C)dressed to the nines and we were (F)danc ing, danc ing

like we’re made of (Bb)star light, star light,

like we’re made of (F)star light, star light.

Like we’re made of (Bb)star light, star light,

like we dream im (F)pos si ble dreams.

Like (Bb)star light, star light,

like we dream im (F)pos si ble dreams.

Don’t you see the (Bb)star light, star light?

Don’t you dream im (F)pos si ble things?

Starlight by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Starlight by Taylor Swift 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 Bb at 110 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 "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 "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.