So many Stars Jeffrey Hale ©2006
Intro (F# A B - F# A B A) x 4
Look up at a star. Gaze into its light. F# A B
You can see its history and learn about its life. F# A B
Some stars are bright. Some you barely see. Db
A measure of shine is luminosity. F#
Break ( E F# - E F# A G)(x2)
Chorus change rhythm
So many stars are shining in your eyes. F#
So many stars are lighting up the skies. A B
So many stars are sending out their beams. F#
So many stars to wish upon your dreams. A B
Intre ( F# A B - F# A B A) x 2
If a star is far away its shine is not so bright. F#
The closer that it gets the more we see the light. A B
Consider its color and then you’ll know for sure. F#
Its color will tell you its temperature. A B
If a star is red, it’s relatively cool. Db
But if it’s hot instead, its color will be blue. F#
Break
Repeat chorus —> Intre
How far is that star? You may ask. F#
You can find the answer with parallax A B
Closer stars move more against the back F#
Farther stars have a shorter track. A B
Come on now go ahead and try it. Db
Put your finger up and move your eyes by it F#
Break
Bridge
Distances in space are unbelievable. G Dm7 (bar)
Earth to sun is astronomical. G Dm7 (bar)
6 trillion miles is one light year. Am7(bar) Gm7(bar)
It's a long time before light gets here. F#m7(bar)
Intre
repeat chorus —> intre —>break. —> end
Wish upon a star.