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Starlight Chords

“Starlight” by Ronan Keating guitar chords: in the key of D with the chords D, E, A and C#m. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:DEAC#m

Chords for Starlight

Key: DBPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
D
3
90
D E A
 If I ever let you down friend, Ill apologise now
D
 And if I didnt hear you call for me
E A - C#m 
 I was feeling sorry for myself
D
 When the moon begins to fade out
E A
 And the sun dont care to shine
D C#m
 When your heavens starts to fall down
E A
 Ill be your guiding starlight
D
 And If I serenade myself
E
 And put my pride on the shelf
A C#m D
 And tell you that I was wrong
D
 I guess its not news to me
E
 I guess its just history
A C#m D
 That a man gets it wrong, gets it wrong
 When the morning hurts your eyes friend
 And you cant see from crying
 And the day turns into night time
 And hope holds no tomorrow
 When the moon begins to fade out
 And your sun dont care to shine
 When the heavens starts to fall down
 Ill be your guiding starlight
 And this fair weather friend
 Was never at the rainbows end
 To sing the saddest song
 I guess its not news to me
 I guess its just history,
 Should have been there all along, all along
D
 If the moon begins to fade out
E A C#m
 And your sun dont care to shine
D
 When the heavens starts to fall down
E A
 Ill be your guiding starlight
C#m D E A
 Ill be your guiding starlight, Ill be your guiding star
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About Starlight

“Starlight” by Ronan Keating is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 4 chords — D, E, A and C#m — with the progression centred on D, E and A. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Starlight — FAQ

What key is “Starlight” in?

“Starlight” by Ronan Keating is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Starlight”?

“Starlight” uses 4 chords: D, E, A and C#m.

Is “Starlight” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Starlight” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Starlight”?

“Starlight” is performed by Ronan Keating.