When The Stars Go Blue

by Tim McGraw
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Lyrics

Danc in’ when the stars go blue.

Danc in’ when the eve ning fell.

Danc in’ in your wood en shoes

in a wed (Cm7)ding gown.

Danc in’ out on Sev enth Street.

Danc in’ through the un der ground.

Danc in’ with the (Eb)mar i o nette,

are you hap (Cm7)py now?

Where do you go when you’re lone ly,

where do you go when you’re blue?

Where do you go when you’re lone ly?

I’ll fol low you

when the stars go (Bb)blue,

stars go (Bb)blue,

stars go (Bb)blue,

stars (Bb)go (Eb5)blue.

Laugh in’ with your pret ty mouth.

Laugh in’ with your bro ken eyes.

Laugh in’ with your (Eb)lov er’s o tongue

in a lull (Cm7)a by.

Where do you go when you’re lone ly,

where do you go when you’re blue?

Where do you go when you’re lone ly?

I’ll fol low you

when the stars go (Bb)blue,

stars go (Bb)blue,

stars go (Bb)blue,

stars (Bb)go (Eb5)blue.

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When The Stars Go Blue — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"When The Stars Go Blue" 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 Bb, 100 BPM.

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

About “When The Stars Go Blue”

Why does "When The Stars Go Blue" 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 "When The Stars Go Blue".
What key is "When The Stars Go Blue" by Tim McGraw played in?
When The Stars Go Blue is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "When The Stars Go Blue"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When The Stars Go Blue" 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 "When The Stars Go Blue"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When The Stars Go Blue"?
"When The Stars Go Blue" was originally performed by Tim McGraw. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "When The Stars Go Blue"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbpow, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebpow, F, +1 more.
What other songs by Tim McGraw can I play here?
Try "HIGHWAY DON'T CARE", "SUSPICIONS", "LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "When The Stars Go Blue"?
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 "When The Stars Go Blue".
Can I see all the notes in "When The Stars Go Blue"?
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 Bb at 100 BPM.