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 I’m 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 I’m 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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial
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Learn "Stars" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.
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About “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.