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In the Stars Chords

Benson Boone Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · F · C · G

In the Stars Chords – Guitar

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#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am

Seasons change and our love went cold

F G

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

F G Am

Run away but we’re running in circles

F G

Run away, run away

C Am

I dare you to do something

F G

I’m waiting on you again

F G

So I don’t take the blame

Am F G

Run away, but we’re running in circles

C G

Run away, run away

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Verse 2

C Am

Seasons change and our love went cold

F G

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

F G Am

Run away but we’re running in circles

F G

Run away, run away

C Am

I dare you to do something

F G

I’m waiting on you again

F G

So I don’t take the blame

Am F G

Run away, but we’re running in circles

C G

Run away, run away

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Bridge

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Outro

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

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.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · F · C · G

In the Stars Chords – Ukulele

Benson Boone’s emotional ballad about love and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am

Seasons change and our love went cold

F G

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

F G Am

Run away but we’re running in circles

F G

Run away, run away

C Am

I dare you to do something

F G

I’m waiting on you again

F G

So I don’t take the blame

Am F G

Run away, but we’re running in circles

C G

Run away, run away

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Verse 2

C Am

Seasons change and our love went cold

F G

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

F G Am

Run away but we’re running in circles

F G

Run away, run away

C Am

I dare you to do something

F G

I’m waiting on you again

F G

So I don’t take the blame

Am F G

Run away, but we’re running in circles

C G

Run away, run away

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Bridge

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Outro

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

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.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · F · C · G

In the Stars Chords – Piano

Benson Boone’s emotional ballad about love and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am

Seasons change and our love went cold

F G

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

F G Am

Run away but we’re running in circles

F G

Run away, run away

C Am

I dare you to do something

F G

I’m waiting on you again

F G

So I don’t take the blame

Am F G

Run away, but we’re running in circles

C G

Run away, run away

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Verse 2

C Am

Seasons change and our love went cold

F G

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

F G Am

Run away but we’re running in circles

F G

Run away, run away

C Am

I dare you to do something

F G

I’m waiting on you again

F G

So I don’t take the blame

Am F G

Run away, but we’re running in circles

C G

Run away, run away

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Bridge

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Outro

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

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.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · F · C · G

In the Stars Chords – Banjo

Benson Boone’s emotional ballad about love and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am

Seasons change and our love went cold

F G

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

F G Am

Run away but we’re running in circles

F G

Run away, run away

C Am

I dare you to do something

F G

I’m waiting on you again

F G

So I don’t take the blame

Am F G

Run away, but we’re running in circles

C G

Run away, run away

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Verse 2

C Am

Seasons change and our love went cold

F G

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

F G Am

Run away but we’re running in circles

F G

Run away, run away

C Am

I dare you to do something

F G

I’m waiting on you again

F G

So I don’t take the blame

Am F G

Run away, but we’re running in circles

C G

Run away, run away

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Bridge

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Outro

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

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.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · F · C · G

In the Stars Chords – Mandolin

Benson Boone’s emotional ballad about love and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am

Seasons change and our love went cold

F G

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

F G Am

Run away but we’re running in circles

F G

Run away, run away

C Am

I dare you to do something

F G

I’m waiting on you again

F G

So I don’t take the blame

Am F G

Run away, but we’re running in circles

C G

Run away, run away

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Verse 2

C Am

Seasons change and our love went cold

F G

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

F G Am

Run away but we’re running in circles

F G

Run away, run away

C Am

I dare you to do something

F G

I’m waiting on you again

F G

So I don’t take the blame

Am F G

Run away, but we’re running in circles

C G

Run away, run away

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Bridge

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Outro

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

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.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am

Seasons change and our love went cold

F G

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

F G Am

Run away but we’re running in circles

F G

Run away, run away

C Am

I dare you to do something

F G

I’m waiting on you again

F G

So I don’t take the blame

Am F G

Run away, but we’re running in circles

C G

Run away, run away

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Verse 2

C Am

Seasons change and our love went cold

F G

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

F G Am

Run away but we’re running in circles

F G

Run away, run away

C Am

I dare you to do something

F G

I’m waiting on you again

F G

So I don’t take the blame

Am F G

Run away, but we’re running in circles

C G

Run away, run away

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Bridge

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

Chorus

F G

And it hurts in my heart

Am F

Now I’m not who I was

G C

Everything’s falling apart

F G Am

Guess I don’t know where to start

F G

And I just wanna say

C G

I’m sorry for everything

F G Am

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

F G C

Oh, I’m sorry for everything

Outro

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G Am

Maybe we were written in the stars

F G C

Maybe we were written in the stars

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.