Starlight Express

by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Starlight Express

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Andrew Lloyd Webber96 BPM
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Lyrics

When the night is dark est,

o pen up your mind,

the dream be gins, it’s be com ing clear er.

Lis ten to the dis tance,

lis ten and you’ll find

the mid night train is get ting (Ab)near er.

(Eb)Star light Ex (Fm)press,

(Bb)Star light Ex press, are you (Ab)real?

Yes or (Eb)no?

(Fm)Star light Ex press,

(Eb)an swer me “yes.”

I (Ab)don’t want you to (Eb)go.

Take me to the plac es

I have nev er been.

Bring me home safe ly be fore I (Bb)wake up.

I be lieve in you com plete ly

though you may be un seen.

This is not the kind of thing that (Ab)an y one should make (Ab)up.

(Eb)Star light Ex (Fm)press,

(Bb)Star light Ex press, are you (Ab)real?

Yes or (Eb)no?

(Fm)Star light Ex press

(Eb)an swer me “yes.”

I (Ab)don’t wan’t you to (Eb)go.

Star light Ex (Fm)press,

(Bb)you must con fess.

(Eb)Are you (Ab)real?

Do you (Ebmaj7)care?

(Fm)Star light Ex press,

(Eb)an swer me “yes.” I (Ab)need you to be (Eb)there.

Starlight Express by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Starlight Express”

What key is "Starlight Express" in?
"Starlight Express" by Andrew Lloyd Webber is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Starlight Express" 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 Express" 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 Express" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?
Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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