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Some times I (F)won der why I spend the lone ly (Fm(maj7))night
dream ing of a song?
The (C)mel o dy
(A7)haunts my rev er ie,
and I am once a gain with you,
(Fm)when our (G7)love was (Gdim)new,
and each kiss an in spi (C)ra tion.
But (D7)that was long a go: now my con so la tion is (G7)in the (Dm7)star dust of a (G7)song.
(C7)Be (F)side a gar den wall, when stars are (Fm(maj7))bright,
you are in my arms.
The (C)night in gale
(A7)tells his fair y tale
of par a dise, where ros es grew.
Though I (Fm)dream in vain,
in my (C)heart (G)it (Am)will (C)re (B7)main:
(E7)my (F6)star dust mel o (A7)dy,
the mem o (G7)ry of love’s re (C)frain.
Some times (C7)I (F)won der why I spend the lone ly (Fm(maj7))night
dream ing of a song?
The (C)mel o dy
(A7)haunts my rev er ie,
and I am once a gain with you,
(Fm)when our (G7)love was (Gdim)new,
and each kiss an in spi (C)ra tion.
But (D7)that was long a go: now my con so la tion is (G7)in the (Dm7)star dust of a (G7)song.
(C7)Be (F)side a gar den wall, when stars are (Fm(maj7))bright,
you are in my arms.
The (C)night in gale
(A7)tells his fair y tale
of par a dise, where ros es grew.
Though I (Fm)dream in vain,
in my (C)heart (G)it (Am)will (C)re (B7)main:
(E7)my (F6)star dust mel o (A7)dy,
the mem o (G7)ry of love’s re (C)frain.
Some times (C7)I (C)frain.
Stardust — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Stardust" by Hoagy Carmichael in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 90 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Stardust”
- Can I learn "Stardust" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Stardust" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
- What key is "Stardust" by Hoagy Carmichael played in?
- Stardust 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 "Stardust"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Stardust" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Stardust"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Stardust"?
- "Stardust" was originally performed by Hoagy Carmichael. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Hoagy Carmichael can I play here?
- Try "SLEEPY TIME GAL", "Georgia On My Mind", "Heart And Soul". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Stardust"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Stardust" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Stardust"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Stardust" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
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