Sep182019

The Lone Ghosts – Forever And The Stars Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

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This is the chords of Forever And The Stars by The Lone Ghosts on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
F C
Fallen words like leaves
Am E
Changing color beneath our feet
F C
What once to me was frightful
Am E F C Am E
Now becomes delightful

[Chorus]
C Am E F Fm
I’ve been feeling sorry for myself
C Am E F Fm
It’s not going very well
C Am E F Fm
I just wanted you to lay under the stars with me
C Am E F Fm
But i know you’ll have to leave me soon

[Verse 2]
F C Am E
There comes a time when we all must lay down to sleep
F C Am E
I just want you to know this all has been a dream for me
F C Am E
Having your head there so comfortingly
F C Am E
Resting under the stars so peacefully

[Chorus]
C
Truth is
Am E F Fm
I’m not going very far
C Am E F Fm
But at least i made you laugh
C Am
By acting stupid and courageous
E F Fm
So won’t you stay here with me?
C Am E F Fm
Cos i’m not worried anymore

[Bridge]
F C
Hold me tighter
Am E
Cos im not feeling well
F C
Hold me closer
Am E
You’re not by yourself
F C
We’ll make history
Am E
You and me, forever
F C Am E
And the stars will watch it happen

[Chorus]
C Am E F Fm
I’m so happy with myself
C Am E F Fm
And i feel like someone else
C Am
You’ve helped me through the dark, i’ve left my mark
E F Fm
Now we’re stuck together
C Am E F Fm
But i’m so happy for myself

How to play Forever And The Stars: key, chords and progression

Forever And The Stars by The Lone Ghosts is in the key of C major (no sharps or flats). The song uses 5 chords: F, C, Am, E and Fm.

The progression the song keeps returning to is C – Am – E – F (I – vi – III – IV in C major). In solfa, that is doh – lah – mi – fah. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Good to know: F and Fm are played as barre or movable shapes on guitar. Practise the change into them slowly; on piano and ukulele the same chords are easier.