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This quite a simple song, the only part you may find difficult is the picking, it is quite fast. You can play 
this song while strumming or finger picking.
Strumming pattern - D DUD D DUD 
Finger Picking - A(string) B(string) D(string) G(string){FOR CHORDS THAT USE THE LOW E STRING JUST MOVE THE
A(string)TO A E(string)}
Chords Used - Em G7 Am7 Cadd9 (For the G7 and Cadd9 chords, if you want just play them as G and C)
[Intro]
Em G7 Am7 Cadd9
[Verse 1]
Well, Emwe watched the starlings fG7ly,
Am7Around the burnt-down piCadd9er, and I
EmSpilled my cofG7fee on my sleeAm7ve,Cadd9  
EmShe wiped it with a smilG7e,
Am7And told me I was juvCadd9enile,
EmAnd kissed me G7softly on my cheAm7ekCadd9  
[Chorus]
And her Emhair danced in the breeAm7ze,
Like a Cadd9thousand swinging treeG7s,
In a Emforest lying Am7next to stormy seG7as
[Verse 2]
Well, Emwe watched the wintry sG7ky,
Am7Turn a shade of turCadd9quoise, I,
EmWhispered softG7ly, "I feel losAm7t, "Cadd9  
She Emturned with laughing eyeG7s,
Am7And curled her lips toCadd9wards the sky,
And said, Em"get your map oG7ut, then, you knobAm7!"Cadd9  
[Chorus]
EmAnd we laughed like a pair of foAm7ols,
Like Cadd9kids, they laugh at schoG7ol,
And Emwe wandered home bAm7efore the day brought duskG7  

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Starlings

by Passenger

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

Cadd9

This quite a simple song, the only part you may find difficult is the picking, it is quite fast. You can play

this song while strumming or finger picking.

Strumming pattern - D DUD D DUD

Finger Picking - A(string) B(string) D(string) G(string){FOR CHORDS THAT USE THE LOW E STRING JUST MOVE THE

A(string)TO A E(string)}

Chords Used - Em G7 Am7 Cadd9 (For the G7 and Cadd9 chords, if you want just play them as G and C)

[Intro]

Em G7 Am7 Cadd9

[Verse 1]

Em G7

Well, we watched the starlings fly,

Am7 Cadd9

Around the burnt-down pier, and I

Em G7 Am7 Cadd9

Spilled my coffee on my sleeve,

Em G7

She wiped it with a smile,

Am7 Cadd9

And told me I was juvenile,

Em G7 Am7 Cadd9

And kissed me softly on my cheek

[Chorus]

Em Am7

And her hair danced in the breeze,

Cadd9 G7

Like a thousand swinging trees,

Em Am7 G7

In a forest lying next to stormy seas

[Verse 2]

Em G7

Well, we watched the wintry sky,

Am7 Cadd9

Turn a shade of turquoise, I,

Em G7 Am7 Cadd9

Whispered softly, "I feel lost, "

Em G7

She turned with laughing eyes,

Am7 Cadd9

And curled her lips towards the sky,

Em G7 Am7 Cadd9

And said, "get your map out, then, you knob!"

[Chorus]

Em Am7

And we laughed like a pair of fools,

Cadd9 G7

Like kids, they laugh at school,

Em Am7 G7

And we wandered home before the day brought dusk

About Starlings Chords by Passenger

Learn how to play Starlings by Passenger with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Starlings chords”, “Starlings guitar chords”, or “Passenger Starlings chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Starlings chords and for experienced players who want accurate Starlings lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, B, G, E, Em.

FAQ — Starlings by Passenger

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Can I transpose "Starlings" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Starlings" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Is "Starlings" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Starlings" by Passenger with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Passenger below.

What key is "Starlings" in?

The chords for "Starlings" show the original chord names (including D, A, B, G, E, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.