What key is "Starlight" in?

"Starlight" by Muse is in the key of C with a tempo of 121 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Starlight" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Starlight" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Starlight" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Muse can I play here?

Try "Psycho", "Mercy", "SOMETHING HUMAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)1.

a way,

this ship has tak en me (Am)far a way,

far a way from the (C)me mo ries

of the peo ple who (Am)care if I live or (F)die.

(C)Star light,

I will be chas ing a (Am)star light,

un til the end of my (C)life,

I don’t know if it’s (Am)worth it an y more.

Hold

you in my

arms,

I just want ed to Hold

you in my

arms,

(C)2.

a life,

you ship el ec tri fy (Am)my a life.

Let’s con spire to ig (C)- mo ries

all the souls that would (Am)die just to feel a (F)live.

I’ll

(G7)ne ver let you go

if you (Am)pro mise not to (Bb)fade

a (F)way,

ne ver fade

a (E)way.

Our hopes and (E)ex pec (F)ta

tions,

black holes and re ve la

tions.

Our hopes and ex pec (F)ta

tions,

black holes and re ve la

tions.

Our hopes and ex pec ta

tions,

black holes and re ve la

tions, yeah.

Our hopes and ex pec ta

tions,

black holes and re ve la

tions, yeah.

(F)-

tions.

Hold

you in my

arms,

I just want ed to hold

you in my

arms,

I just want ed to hold…

Starlight by Muse

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 121 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Starlight”

What key is "Starlight" in?: "Starlight" by Muse is in the key of C with a tempo of 121 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Starlight" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Starlight" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Starlight" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Muse can I play here?: Try "Psycho", "Mercy", "SOMETHING HUMAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.