Like A Star

by Corinne Bailey Rae
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Lyrics

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

just like an (E)an gel off the page, When you have ap (Am7)peared to my life;

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

Just like a (Dm7)song a in my heart,

just like the (E)oil to on my hands...

Hon

or to love

you.

Still I (C13)won der why it (Fmaj7)is,

I don’t ar gue like

this

with an y one but you.

We (C9)do it all the time,

blow ing out my mind.

(CN.C.)You’ve got this (Dm7)look I can’t de scribe.

You make me (E)feel gel I’m a live.

When ev ’ry thing (Am7)else is au fait,

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

Heav en has (Dm7)been a way too long!

Can’t find the (E)words to write this song.

Oh,

your to love....

you.

Still I (C13)won der why it (Fmaj7)is,

I don’t ar gue like

this

with an y one but you.

We (C9)do it all the time,

blow ing out my mind.

(CN.C.)You’ve got this

Yeah.

Da da da, na na na, da da n da, na na na, da da n da, na na na.

Now I have come to un der stand the way it is;

it’s not a se cret an y more,

’cause we’ve been through that be fore.

From to night, I know that you’re the on ly one.

I’ve been con fused and in the dark;

now I un through that be fore.

From to night, der stand.

Hey, yeah.

Ooh.

Ooh.

I (C13)won der why it (Fmaj7)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 guard

down

for an y one but you,

(Gm7)ooh.

We (C7)do it all the time,

blow ing out my mind.

(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...

Like A Star — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Like A Star" by Corinne Bailey Rae: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 60 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Like A Star”

What key is "Like A Star" by Corinne Bailey Rae played in?
Like A Star is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Like A Star"?
The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Like A Star" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Like A Star"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Like A Star"?
"Like A Star" was originally performed by Corinne Bailey Rae. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Like A Star"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: A7, Abm7, Am6, Am7, Am9, C, C7, C9, +8 more.
What other songs by Corinne Bailey Rae can I play here?
Try "PUT YOUR RECORDS ON", "Put Your Records On", "Like A Star". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Like A Star" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Like A Star" by Corinne Bailey Rae. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Like A Star" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Like A Star" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.