Starlight

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

I said (A)oh my, what a (B)mar vel ous tune.

It was the (E)best night, nev er would for (C#m)get how we moved.

The (A)whole place was (B)dressed to the nines and we were (E)danc ing, danc ing like we’re made of (A)star light,

like we’re made of (A)star light.

I met Bob by on the board walk, sum mer of (B5)for ty five.

Picked me up late one night, out the win dow, we were (B5)sev en teen and cra zy, run ning wild, wild.

Can’t re mem ber what song it was play ing when we (B)walked in,

the night we snuck (A)in to a yacht club par ty, pre tend ing to be a duch ess and a prince.

And I said (A)oh my, what a (B)mar vel ous tune.

It was the (E)best night.

Nev er would for (C#m)get how he moved.

The (A)whole place was (B)dressed to the nines and we were (E)danc ing, danc ing like we’re made of (A)star light, star light, like w’re made of (E)star light, star light.

He said, “Look at you, wor ry ing too much a bout (B)things you can’t change.

You’ll spend your whole life sing ing the blues if you keep (B)think ing that way.”

He was try’n’ to skip rocks on the o cean, (B)say ing to me,

“Don’t you see the (A)star light, star light?

Don’t you dream im (B)pos si ble things?”

(CN.C.)Like (A)Ooh, ooh, he’s talk in’ cra zy, (A)ooh, ooh, danc in’ with (B)me.

(A)Ooh, ooh, we could get mar ried, (A)have ten kids and teach ’em how to dream.

(A)Oh my, what a (B)mar vel ous tune.

It was the (E)best night.

Nev er would for (C#m)get how he moved.

The (A)whole place was (B)dressed to the nines and we were (E)danc ing, danc ing like we’re made of (A)star light, star light, like we’re made of (E)star light, star light.

Like we’re made of (A)star light, star light, like we dream im (E)pos si ble dreams.

Like (A)star light, star light, like we dream im (E)pos si ble dreams.

Don’t you see the (A)star light, star light?

Don’t you dream im (E)pos si ble things?

Starlight — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Starlight" by Taylor Swift 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 E, 130 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Starlight”

Can I learn "Starlight" 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 "Starlight" with hands-separate practice in E at 130 BPM.
What key is "Starlight" by Taylor Swift played in?
Starlight is arranged in the key of E 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 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Starlight" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Starlight"?
Yes — 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 Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Starlight"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Apow, Asus2, B, Bpow, Bsus4, C, C#m, +2 more.
What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?
Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Starlight"?
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 "Starlight" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Starlight"?
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. "Starlight" is in the key of E at 130 BPM.