WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Starlight Chords – Taylor Swift | Version #1
G A D Bm
e|------------------------------------------|
B|----3---3-----2---2-----3---3-----3---3---|
G|---0---0-----2---2-----2---2-----4---4----|
D|--0---0-----2---2-----0---0-----4---4-----|
A|------------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
Standard Tuning w/
Capo on 2
G A
I said oh my, what a marvelous tune
D Bm
It was the best night, never would forget how we moved
G A
The whole place was dressed to the nines,
D Bm
And we were dancing, dancing
G A
Like we're made of starlight
D
Like we're made of starlight
G A
I met Bobby on the boardwalk, summer of '45
G
Picked me up, late one night at the window
A
He was 17 and crazy, running wild, wild
G
Can't remember what song it was playing
A
When we walked in
G
The night we snuck into a yacht club party
A A -once
Pretending to be a duchess and a prince
G A
I said oh my, what a marvelous tune
D Bm
It was the best night, never would forget how we moved
G A
The whole place was dressed to the nines,
D Bm
And we were dancing, dancing
G A
Like we're made of starlight, starlight
D Bm
Like we're made of starlight, starlight
G
He said, look at you worrying so much about
A
Things you can't change
G
You'll spend your whole life singing the blues
A
If you keep thinking away
G A
He was trying to skip rocks on the ocean saying to me
G
Don't you see the starlight, starlight?
A
Don't you dream impossible things?
G A
Like oh my, what a marvelous tune
D Bm
It was the best night, never would forget how we moved
G A
The whole place was dressed to the nines,
D Bm
And we were dancing, dancing
G A
Like we're made of starlight, starlight
D Bm
Like we're made of starlight, starlight
G A
Ooh ooh he's talking crazy
G A
Ooh ooh dancing with me
G A
Ooh ooh we could get married
G A
Have ten kids and teach 'em how to dream
G A D Bm
G A D Bm
G A
Like oh my, what a marvelous tune
D Bm
It was the best night, never would forget how we moved
G A
The whole place was dressed to the nines,
D Bm
And we were dancing, dancing
G A
Like we're made of starlight, starlight
D Bm
Like we're made of starlight, starlight
G A
Like we're made of starlight, starlight
D Bm
Like we dream impossible dreams
G A
Like starlight, starlight
D Bm
Like we dream impossible dreams
G* *once A*
Don't you see the starlight, starlight
D*
Don't you dream impossible things
How to play "Starlight" by Taylor Swift on guitar:
Standard Tuning with a capo on 2nd fret.
Chord Progression and Finger Positions:
G: 320033
A: x02220
D: xx0232
Bm: x24432
Verse:
Start with G to A and then to D for "I said oh my, what a marvelous tune".
Shift to Bm and repeat the pattern throughout the verse.
Chorus:
Follow the same progression as the verse.
Play G, A, D, and Bm to match the rhythm of "Like we're made of starlight, starlight".
Bridge:
For the bridge, use G and A for lines like "Ooh ooh he's talking crazy".
Add a single strum of each chord to match the lyrics' emphasis.
Strumming Pattern:
Use a down-up pattern with more emphasis on the downstrokes.
Listen carefully to the rhythm in the recording to capture the upbeat tempo.
Tips:
Keep transitions between chords smooth, particularly G to A and D to Bm.
Practice hitting the notes clearly while maintaining an energetic strum.
Common Mistakes:
Rushing chord changes, especially in the bridge section.
Incorrect finger positioning on Bm, so ensure you barre the second fret firmly.
Song Facts:
"Starlight" was inspired by the Kennedy family.
Swift aimed to capture a nostalgic and romantic feel, emphasizing youth and spontaneity.
Enjoy your guitar lesson and tutorial on how to play "Starlight"!