Starlight

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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 β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Starlight" by Muse: 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, 121 BPM.

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

About β€œStarlight”

What key is "Starlight" by Muse played in?
Starlight 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 "Starlight"?
The arrangement plays at 121 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Starlight" 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 "Starlight"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Starlight"?
"Starlight" was originally performed by Muse. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Muse can I play here?
Try "Psycho", "Mercy", "SOMETHING HUMAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Starlight" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Starlight" by Muse. 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 β€” 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 "Starlight" 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Starlight" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.