And now the pur ple dusk of (F9)twi light time
(E7)steals a cross the (E7)mea dows of my (A7)heart.
High up in the sky the (C)lit tle stars (Am7)climb,
(B)al ways re (B7)mind ing me that (Em)we’re (Ebdim)a (G7)part.
You wan dered down the lane and (F9)far a way,
(E7)leav ing me a (E7)song that will not (A7)die.
Love is now the star dust (C)of yes ter day,
the mu sic of the (G7)years gone (C6)by.
Some times I (F6)won der why I spend the lone ly (G7)night
(Fm6)dream ing of a song, the (C)mel o dy
(Em)haunts my (Em7)re ve (C#m7)rie
and I am once a gain with (F6)you,
when our (G)love (C#dim)was (G)new
and each kiss an (G7aug)in spir (C)a
(C6)tion.
But (D9)that was long a go: now (D7)my con so la tion is (G7)in the (Gsus4)star dust of a (Gdim)song.
(Caug)Be (F6)side a gar den wall when stars are (Fm6)bright,
(Fm6)you are in my arms, the (C)night in gale
(Em)tells his (Em7)fair y (C#m7)tale
of pa ra dise, where ros es (F6)grew.
Tho’ I (D7)dream in (Dm7)vain,
in my (C)heart (G)it (Am)will (C)re (B7)main,
my (F6)star dust me lo (A7)dy,
the mem or y of (G7)love’s re (C)frain.
Some (C)times I (F6)won der why I spend the lone ly (G7)night
(Fm6)dream ing of a song, the (C)mel o dy
(Em)haunts my (Em7)re ve (C#m7)rie
and I am once a gain with (F6)you,
when our (G)love (C#dim)was (G)new
and each kiss an (G7aug)in spir (C)a
(C6)tion.
But (D9)that was long a go: now (D7)my con so la tion is (G7)in the (Gsus4)star dust of a (Gdim)song.
(Caug)Be (F6)side a gar den wall when stars are (Fm6)bright,
(Fm6)you are in my arms, the (C)night in gale
(Em)tells his (Em7)fair y (C#m7)tale
of pa ra dise, where ros es (F6)grew.
Tho’ I (D7)dream in (Dm7)vain,
in my (C)heart (G)it (Am)will (C)re (B7)main,
my (F6)star dust me lo (A7)dy,
the mem or y of (G7)love’s re (C)frain.
Some (C)times I (C)- frain.
Stardust — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Stardust" by Frank Sinatra: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 80 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Stardust”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Stardust" by Frank Sinatra in?
- The backing track is in C at 80 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 "Stardust" 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 "Stardust"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Stardust", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Stardust" 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 "Stardust"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Stardust"?
- "Stardust" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Frank Sinatra are available?
- Other accompaniments by Frank Sinatra: "All Of Me", "Deep In A Dream", "Everybody Loves Somebody". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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