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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
City of Stars Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
City of Stars Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
City of Stars Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
City of Stars Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
City of Stars Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
City of Stars Chords – Harmonica
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone’s enchanting duet from La La Land. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Am.
Jazz Pop Waltz (3/4 Time)
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Tip: Play in a gentle waltz rhythm (3/4 time). This song has a jazzy, cinematic quality — let it feel dreamy and romantic.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
G – F – E7
Am
G – F – E7
Chorus
Am
Dm – G – C – Fmaj7
Dm – E7 – Am
Verse 2
Am
G – F – E7
Am
G – F – E7
Chorus
Am
Dm – G – C – Fmaj7
Dm – E7 – Am
Dm – G – C – Fmaj7
Dm – E7 – Am (×2)
Dm – G
C – Fmaj7
Dm – E7 – Am
Dm – E7
Am
G – F – E7
Am – Dm – G
Am – Dm – Am
Practice tip: The Am-G-F-E7 verse progression has a beautiful descending bass line. The Fmaj7 in the chorus gives it a jazzy touch. Practice the waltz counting: “1-2-3, 1-2-3.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "City of Stars"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "City of Stars" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "City of Stars" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "City of Stars"?
It was written by Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and released in 2016.