Like A Star

by Corinne Bailey Rae
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Just like a (Dm7)star a cross my sky,

just like an (E)an gel off the page,

you have ap (Am7)peared to my life.

Feel like I’ll (Am6)nev er be the same.

Just like a (Dm7)song in my heart,

just like (E)oil on my hands.

Hon

our to love

you.

Still I (C9)won der why it is

I don’t ar gue like

this

with a ny one but you.

We (C9)do it all the time,

blow ing out my mind.

You’ve got this (Dm7)look I can’t scribe,

you make me (E)feel I’m live

ev ’ry thing (Am7)else is au fait.

With out a (Am6)doubt you’re on my side.

Hea ven has (Dm7)been a too long,

can’t find the (E)words to this song

of

your love…

Still I (C9)won der why it is

I don’t ar gue like

this

with a ny one but you.

We (C9)do it all the time,

blow ing out my mind.

You’ve got this

Yeah,

na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na.

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na.

(CN.C.)Now I have come to un der stand the way it (E)is.

It’s not a (Em)se cret a ny more

’cos we’ve been through that be fore.

From to night I know that you’re the on ly (E7)one.

I’ve been con (Am9)fused and in the dark,

now I (G7sus4)un der stand.

Yeah, yeah.

I (C9sus4)won (C9)der why it is

I don’t ar gue like

this

with an y one but you.

I (C7)won der why it is

I won’t let my (E7)guard down

to an y one

but you.

We (C7)do it all the time,

blow ing out my mind.

Just like a (Dm7)star a cross my sky,

just like an (E)an gel off the page,

you have ap (Am9)peared to my life.

Feel like I’ll (D7)nev er be the same.

Just like a (Dm7)song in my heart,

just like (E)oil on my hands.

Like A Star — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Like A Star" by Corinne Bailey Rae in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 60 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Like A Star”

Why does the accompaniment for "Like A Star" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Like A Star" by Corinne Bailey Rae in?
The backing track is in C at 60 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Like A Star" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Like A Star"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Like A Star", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Like A Star" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Like A Star"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Like A Star"?
"Like A Star" was originally performed by Corinne Bailey Rae. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Corinne Bailey Rae are available?
Other accompaniments by Corinne Bailey Rae: "Choux Pastry Heart". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Like A Star" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Like A Star by Corinne Bailey Rae, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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