Chris Stapleton - When The Stars Come Out Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [F] [C] [G] [G] [F] [C] [G]
[G]I was looking for a change of scene, [F]you were looking at a magazine
It was [C]red carpets and limousines, and the [G]grass seemed so much greener
[G]All we wanted was to get there fast, so, we [F]packed up everything we had
[C]Running on hope and a tank of gas, like [G]dreams ain’t just for dreamers
[verse 2]
[F]We couldn’t wait to [Em]leave that life behind
[Am]Trying to find salvation in that [C]city limit sign
[chorus]
And one of those [G]LA nights, when the [D]stars come out
Oh, the [C]stars come out, and [G]shine
And they [G]burn so bright, they drown the [D]downtown lights
When the [C]stars come out, oh, when the [G]stars come out
[verse 3]
[G]Everybody’s somebody someday, [F]everybody’s got a part to play
[C]Everybody’s trying to find a way, to [G]say what needs saying
[G]Everybody’s got a friend of a friend, [F]somebody that can get you in
[C]Begging angels for a sin, in a [G]game that we’re all playing
[verse 4]
[F]You and I we’re gamblers, holding [Em]cards that we can’t see
[Am]And I’m betting on you, and you’re [C]betting on me
[chorus]
And one of those [G]LA nights, when the [D]stars come out
Oh, the [C]stars come out, and [G]shine
And they [G]burn so bright, they drown the [D]downtown lights
When the [C]stars come out, oh, when the [G]stars come out
[Closing]
[G] [D] [C] [G] [G] [D] [C] [G]
[F]Down on the freeway, the [Em]sun is out of sight
[Am]And I got a feeling [C]tonight might be the night
Yeah, [C]tonight might be the night
[chorus]
And one of those [G]LA nights, when the [D]stars come out
Oh, the [C]stars come out, and [G]shine
And they [G]burn so bright, they drown the [D]downtown lights
When the [C]stars come out, oh, when the [G]stars come out
When the [D]stars come out
Ohhh oh [C]oh [C]when the [G]stars come out [F] [C] [G]
How to play When The Stars Come Out on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Chris Stapleton - When The Stars Come Out on guitar requires 6 chords and 8 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
When The Stars Come Out uses these transitions most often: C → G (19), G → F (10), and D → C (9). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - F chord transition.
1. G → F chord transition
To move from G to F;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
2. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
3. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
4. F → Em chord transition
To move from F to Em;
- While playing F, first lift your index finger and pinky.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
5. Em → Am chord transition
To move from Em to Am;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
6. Am → C chord transition
To move from Am to C;
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
7. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
8. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
When The Stars Come Out chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in When The Stars Come Out.
- When The Stars Come Out includes 63 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- When The Stars Come Out contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how When The Stars Come Out connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → D: 24%
- G → F: 9%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%