Lost Stars

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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Lost Stars" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Lost Stars" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lost Stars" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Lost Stars"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lost Stars" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Lost Stars"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lost Stars" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.