Stardust

by Hoagy Carmichael
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Lyrics

And now the pur ple dusk of (F9)twi light time

(E7)steals a cross the mead ows of my (A7)heart.

High up in the sky the (C)lit tle stars (Am)climb,

(B7)al ways re mind ing me that (G7)we’re a part.

You wan dered down the lane and (F9)far a way,

(E7)leav ing me a song that will not (A7)die.

Love is now the star dust (C)of yes ter (Am)day,

the mu sic (G7)of the years gone (C)by.

Some times I (F6)won der why I spend the lone ly (Fmaj7)night

(Fm6)dream ing of a song.

The (C)mel o dy

(Em6)haunts my rev e rie,

and I am once a gain with you,

when our (G7)love was new

and each kiss an in spi (C)ra

tion.

But (D7)that was long a go; now

con sol a tion is (G7)in the (Dm7)star dust of a (G7)song.

(C)Be (F6)side a gar den wall when stars are (Fmaj7)bright,

(Fm6)you are in my arms.

The (C)night in gale

(Em6)tells his fair y tale

of par a dise, where ros es grew.

Though I (F6)dream in vain,

in my (C)heart it will re (B7)main:

(E7)my (F6)star dust mel o dy,

the mem o ry of love’s re (Fm)frain.

Stardust β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Stardust" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 88 BPM.

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

About β€œStardust”

Can I play "Stardust" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 "Stardust" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stardust" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Stardust"?
Yes β€” 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 a complete beginner play "Stardust"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Stardust" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Stardust"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Stardust" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.