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Chris Stapleton - When The Stars Come Out Chords

ChordsG, F, C, Em, Am, D
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

GFCGGFCG
GIwaslookingforachangeofscene,Fyouwerelookingatamagazine
ItwasCredcarpetsandlimousines,andtheGgrassseemedsomuchgreener
GAllwewantedwastogettherefast,so,weFpackedupeverythingwehad
CRunningonhopeandatankofgas,likeGdreamsain’tjustfordreamers
FWecouldn’twaittoEmleavethatlifebehind
AmTryingtofindsalvationinthatCcitylimitsign
AndoneofthoseGLAnights,whentheDstarscomeout
Oh,theCstarscomeout,andGshine
AndtheyGburnsobright,theydrowntheDdowntownlights
WhentheCstarscomeout,oh,whentheGstarscomeout
GEverybody’ssomebodysomeday,Feverybody’sgotaparttoplay
CEverybody’stryingtofindaway,toGsaywhatneedssaying
GEverybody’sgotafriendofafriend,Fsomebodythatcangetyouin
CBeggingangelsforasin,inaGgamethatwe’reallplaying
FYouandIwe’regamblers,holdingEmcardsthatwecan’tsee
AmAndI’mbettingonyou,andyou’reCbettingonme
AndoneofthoseGLAnights,whentheDstarscomeout
Oh,theCstarscomeout,andGshine
AndtheyGburnsobright,theydrowntheDdowntownlights
WhentheCstarscomeout,oh,whentheGstarscomeout
GDCGGDCG
FDownonthefreeway,theEmsunisoutofsight
AmAndIgotafeelingCtonightmightbethenight
Yeah,Ctonightmightbethenight
AndoneofthoseGLAnights,whentheDstarscomeout
Oh,theCstarscomeout,andGshine
AndtheyGburnsobright,theydrowntheDdowntownlights
WhentheCstarscomeout,oh,whentheGstarscomeout
WhentheDstarscomeout
OhhhohCohCwhentheGstarscomeoutFCG
AlbumTraveller
Year2015
KeyG
DifficultyIntermediate

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

Switching from G to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

G to F

2. F → C chord transition

To move from F to C:

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  4. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

F to C

3. C → G chord transition

Switching from C to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 19 times.

C to G

4. F → Em chord transition

Here's how to move from F to Em:

  1. While playing F, first lift your index finger and pinky.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

F to Em

5. Em → Am chord transition

Switching from Em to Am:

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Place index finger on B string fret 1.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

6. Am → C chord transition

Switching from Am to C:

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

7. G → D chord transition

Here's how to move from G to D:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 9 times.

8. D → C chord transition

Switching from D to C:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 9 times.

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%