Chris Stapleton - When The Stars Come Out Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [F] [C] [G] [G] [F] [C] [G]
[G]I was looking for a change of scene, [F]you were looking at a magazine
It was [C]red carpets and limousines, and the [G]grass seemed so much greener
[G]All we wanted was to get there fast, so, we [F]packed up everything we had
[C]Running on hope and a tank of gas, like [G]dreams ain’t just for dreamers
[section 2]
[F]We couldn’t wait to [Em]leave that life behind
[Am]Trying to find salvation in that [C]city limit sign
[chorus]
And one of those [G]LA nights, when the [D]stars come out
Oh, the [C]stars come out, and [G]shine
And they [G]burn so bright, they drown the [D]downtown lights
When the [C]stars come out, oh, when the [G]stars come out
[section 3]
[G]Everybody’s somebody someday, [F]everybody’s got a part to play
[C]Everybody’s trying to find a way, to [G]say what needs saying
[G]Everybody’s got a friend of a friend, [F]somebody that can get you in
[C]Begging angels for a sin, in a [G]game that we’re all playing
[section 4]
[F]You and I we’re gamblers, holding [Em]cards that we can’t see
[Am]And I’m betting on you, and you’re [C]betting on me
[chorus]
And one of those [G]LA nights, when the [D]stars come out
Oh, the [C]stars come out, and [G]shine
And they [G]burn so bright, they drown the [D]downtown lights
When the [C]stars come out, oh, when the [G]stars come out
[Closing]
[G] [D] [C] [G] [G] [D] [C] [G]
[F]Down on the freeway, the [Em]sun is out of sight
[Am]And I got a feeling [C]tonight might be the night
Yeah, [C]tonight might be the night
[chorus]
And one of those [G]LA nights, when the [D]stars come out
Oh, the [C]stars come out, and [G]shine
And they [G]burn so bright, they drown the [D]downtown lights
When the [C]stars come out, oh, when the [G]stars come out
When the [D]stars come out
Ohhh oh [C]oh [C]when the [G]stars come out [F] [C] [G]
How to play When The Stars Come Out on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Chris Stapleton - When The Stars Come Out on ukulele 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
To move from G to F;
- While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
2. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
3. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
4. F → Em chord transition
To move from F to Em;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 4.
5. Em → Am chord transition
To move from Em to Am;
- While playing Em, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
6. Am → C chord transition
To move from Am to C;
- While playing Am, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
7. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.
8. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- While playing D, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
When The Stars Come Out chord transition analysis
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 Ukulelearn.
- When The Stars Come Out contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how When The Stars Come Out connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → D: 24%
- G → F: 9%
After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%