When The Stars Come Out

by Chris Stapleton

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Lyrics

I was look in’ for a change y of scene.

day.

You were look in’ at a mag a zine.

It was red ’ry car pets and to lim ou sines.

The grass seemed so much green er.

All we want ed was to get there fast, friend, so we packed up y ev ’ry thing we had, (C)run nin’ on hope and a tank of gas like dreams (G)game ain’t just for dream ers.

We and could n’t wait gam blers to leave (Em)cards that life be hind.

see.

Try’n’ to find tin’ sal va tion in that you’re (C)cit y lim it sign.

In one of those (G)L.

A.

nights,

when the stars come out,

oh, the stars come out

and shine.

And they burn so bright

they drown the down town lights,

when the stars come out,

oh, when the stars come out.

Ev ’ry bod y’s some a bod y some scene.

day.

Ev ’ry bod y’s got a part to play.

It was Ev ’ry bod y’s try’n’ to find a way to say what so needs say in’.

Ev ’ry bod y’s got a friend of a friend, so we some bod y that can get you in.

(C)run Beg gin’ an gels a for a sin in the (G)game that we’re all play in’.

You and I, n’t we’re gam blers hold in’ (Em)cards that life we can’t see.

I’m to bet tin’ on you, tion in and you’re (C)bet tin’ on it me.

In one of those (G)L.

A.

nights,

when the stars come out,

oh, the stars come out

and shine.

And they burn so bright they drown the down town lights,

when the stars come out,

oh, when the stars come out.

Down on the free way the sun is out of sight.

And I got a feel in’ to night might be the night.

Yeah, to night might be the night.

One of those

when the stars come out,

whoa,

when the stars come out.

When The Stars Come Out by Chris Stapleton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When The Stars Come Out by Chris Stapleton 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 G at 150 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "When The Stars Come Out" 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 "When The Stars Come Out"?
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.