Lost Stars

by Maroon 5
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Lyrics

Oh.

(Fmaj7)Please,

don’t see

just a boy caught up in dreams and fan ta sies;

please

see me,

if we’re not care reach ing out for some one I can’t ty.

But Take my (Em7)hand; let’s see where we wake up to mor row.

Best laid (Em7)plans some times are just a one night stand.

I’ll be (Em7)damned, Cu pid’s de mand ing back his (Fmaj7)ar row.

So let’s get (Gsus)drunk ing in (G)our tears.

And (Fmaj7)God,

tell us the rea son youth is wast ed on the (Fmaj7)young.

It’s hunt ing sea son, and the lambs are on the (Fmaj7)run, We’re search ing for mean ing.

But are we (D)all

(Dsus)lost (D)stars,

try’n’ to (Dm)light up (C)the (Gsus)dark?

(Fmaj7)Who

are we?

Just a speck of dust with in the gal ax y.

Woe

is me;

if we’re not care reach ful, turns in to re al i ty.

But don’t you (Em7)dare let our best mem ’ries bring you sor row.

Yes ter (Em7)day, I saw a li on kiss a deer.

Turn the (Em7)page, may be we’ll find a brand new (Fmaj7)end ing, So where we’re (Gsus)danc ing in (G)our tears.

And (Fmaj7)God,

tell us the rea son youth is wast ed on the (Fmaj7)young.

It’s hunt ing sea son, and the lambs are on the (Fmaj7)run.

We’re search ing for mean ing.

But are we (D)all

(Dsus)lost (D)stars,

try’n’ to (Dm)light up (C)the (Gsus)dark?

(C)light light up the this (Gsus)dark?

(G)Ooh.

And I thought I saw you out there (C)cry ing.

Ooh, ooh.

And I thought I heard you call my (C)name.

Yeah, yeah.

And I thought I heard you out there (Csus2)cry ing, oh, just the same.

Oh yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah.

(Em7)cry ing.

Oh, but are we (D)all

(Dsus)lost (D)stars,

try’n’ to (Dm)light up (C)the (Gsus)dark?

And are we (D)all

(Dsus)lost (D)stars,

try’n’ to (Dm)light up (C)the (Gsus)dark?

Lost Stars — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Lost Stars" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Lost Stars”

Why does "Lost Stars" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Lost Stars".
What key is "Lost Stars" by Maroon 5 played in?
Lost Stars 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 "Lost Stars"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lost Stars" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Lost Stars"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lost Stars"?
"Lost Stars" was originally performed by Maroon 5. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Lost Stars"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: C, Csus2, D, Dm, Dsus4, Em7, Fmaj7, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Maroon 5 can I play here?
Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Lost Stars"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Lost Stars".
Can I see all the notes in "Lost Stars"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.