Vincent (Starry Starry Night)

by Josh Groban
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Lyrics

Star ry, star ry night,

paint your pal ette (Gm)blue and gray,

look out on a (Bb)sum mer’s day

with (C7)eyes that know the dark ness in my (F)soul.

Like the Shad ows on the hills,

the sketch the trees and (Gm)daf fo dils,

the catch the breeze and the (Bb)win ter chills

in (C7)col ors on the snow y lin en (F)land.

Now I un der (Gm)stand

what you tried to (F)say

(C)to

(Dm)me, and how you suf fered for your (Gm)san i ty,

and how you tried to set them (Dm)free.

They would not lis ten; they did (Gsus)not know (G)how.

Per (C)haps they’ll lis ten (F)now.

Star ry, star ry night,

flam ing flow’rs that (Gm)bright ly blaze,

swirl ing clouds in (Bb)vio let haze

re (C7)flect in Vin cent’s eyes of Chi na (F)blue.

Like the Col ors chang ing hue,

the morn ing fields of (Gm)am ber grain,

the weath ered fac and es (Bb)lined in pain

are (C7)soothed be neath the art ist’s lov ing (F)hand.

Now I un der (Gm)stand

what you tried to (F)say

(C)to

(Dm)me, and how you suf fered for your (Gm)san i ty,

and how you tried to set them (Dm)free.

They would not lis ten; they did (Gsus)not know (G)how.

Per (C)haps they’ll lis ten (F)now.

Star ry, star ry

Per (C7)haps they’ll lis ten (F)now.

(Gm7)For they (F)could not (Gm)love you,

but still your love was (C)true.

And when no (Gm)hope was left in sight on that (Bbm)star ry, star ry night, you (F)took your life as (F)lov ers of ten (D)do.

But I could have told you, (Gm)Vin cent,

this (Bb)world was nev er meant for one as (Csus)beau ti ful (C)as

(F)you.

Per haps they nev er (F)will.

Vincent (Starry Starry Night) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" by Josh Groban 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 F, 90 BPM.

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

About “Vincent (Starry Starry Night)”

Can I learn "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" 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 "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" with hands-separate practice in F at 90 BPM.
What key is "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" by Josh Groban played in?
Vincent (Starry Starry Night) is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)"?
"Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)"?
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 "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)"?
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. "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" is in the key of F at 90 BPM.