Stars

by Switchfoot
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Lyrics

May be I’ve ing been the prob lem.

May be I’m the one to (D5)blame.

But e ven when I (C5)turn it off and (Gsus2)blame my self, the out come feels the (A7)same.

I’ve been think ing may be (D5)I’ve been part ly cloud y.

May be I’m the chance of (D5)rain.

And may be ly the (C5)o ver cast, and (Gsus2)may be all my luck’s washed down the (A7)drain.

I’ve been think ing ’bout (Gsus2)ev ’ry one; (Asus2)ev ’ry one, you look (Bsus2)so lone ly.

But when I look at the stars,

when I look at the stars,

when I look at the stars,

I see some one else.

When I look at the stars,

the (E5)stars,

I feel like my self.

Stars be look ing at a plan et, watch ing en tro py and (D5)pain, and may be start to (C5)won der how the (Gsus2)cha os in our lives could pass as (A7)sane.

I’ve been think ing ’bout the (D5)mean ing of re sist ance, of a hope be yond my (D5)own, and sud den ly the (C5)in fi nite and (Gsus2)pen i tent be gin to look like (A7)home.

I’ve been think ing ’bout (Gsus2)ev ’ry one; (Asus2)ev ’ry one, you look (Bsus2)so emp ty.

But when I look at the stars,

when I look at the stars,

when I look at the stars,

I see some one else.

When I look at the stars,

the (E5)stars,

I feel like my self.

I feel like my self.

Yeah!

(Gsus2)Stars...

(Gsus2)Stars...

(Gsus2)Ev ’ry one, (Asus2)ev ’ry one, we feel (F#m)so lone ly.

(Gsus2)Ev ’ry one, yeah, (Asus2)ev ’ry one, we feel (Bsus2)so emp ty.

When I look at the stars,

when I look at the stars,

when I look at the stars,

I feel like my self.

When I look at the stars,

the (E5)stars,

I see some one.

Stars — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Stars" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 120 BPM.

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

About “Stars”

Why does "Stars" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Stars".
What key is "Stars" by Switchfoot played in?
Stars is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stars"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stars" 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 "Stars"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stars"?
"Stars" was originally performed by Switchfoot. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stars"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A7, Apow, Asus2, Bsus2, C, Cpow, Csus2, D, +6 more.
What other songs by Switchfoot can I play here?
Try "THIS IS YOUR LIFE", "DARE YOU TO MOVE", "ON FIRE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Stars"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Stars".
Can I see all the notes in "Stars"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM.