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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G
In the Stars Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
In the Stars Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
In the Stars Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
In the Stars Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
In the Stars Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
In the Stars Chords – Harmonica
Benson Boone’s emotional ballad about love and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – Am
F – G
F – G – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G (×2)
Am – F – G
C – G
Chorus
F – G
Am – F
G – C
F – G – Am
F – G
C – G
F – G – Am
F – G – C
Verse 2
C – Am
F – G
F – G – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G (×2)
Am – F – G
C – G
Chorus
F – G
Am – F
G – C
F – G – Am
F – G
C – G
F – G – Am
F – G – C
Bridge
F – G – Am
F – G – C
F – G – Am
F – G – C
Chorus
F – G
Am – F
G – C
F – G – Am
F – G
C – G
F – G – Am
F – G – C
Outro
F – G – Am
F – G – C
F – G – Am
F – G – C
Practice tip: Focus on the simple four-chord progression (C, Am, F, G) and the steady, gentle strumming pattern to capture the song’s somber mood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "In the Stars"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "In the Stars" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "In the Stars" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "In the Stars"?
It was written by Benson Boone, and released in 2022.