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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Lost Stars" by Maroon 5: 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, 120 BPM.

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

About “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 there a karaoke version of "Lost Stars" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lost Stars" by Maroon 5. 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 "Lost Stars" 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 "Lost Stars" 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.