Moon & Stars chords - Mavericks Chords

Moon & Stars chords

[Intro]
G C D7    G    D7
G
 
 
[Chorus]
G                         D7
Heaven's got the moon and stars
                      G
Funny how they always are
                  A7    D7
Shining down from high above
                   G
Never giving up on love
 
 
[Verse 1]
D7                          G
I just can't imagine... can you?
  D7                                G
A world with little laughter... how blue
       C              D7
But on this you can rely
       C              D7
Take a look up to the sky

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[Chorus]
G                         D7
Heaven's got the moon and stars
                      G
Funny how they always are
                  A7    D7
Shining down from high above
                   G
Never giving up on love
 
 
[Verse 2]
D7                           G
High up on a mountain... somewhere
   D7                         G
Or way out in the middle of nowhere
        C        A7      D7
You can set your sail to sea
      C      A7   D7
Maybe we can all agree
 
 
[Interlude]
G  D7   G    A7 D7
G    D7   G    A7 D7
G
 
 
[Verse 3]
   D7                    G
Another day has come and gone
D7                                G
Nightingales have played us their song
       C                  D7
For we know the sun gives way
       C               D7
As the night begins to play
 
 
[Chorus]
G                         D7
Heaven's got the moon and stars
                      G
Funny how they always are
                  A7    D7
Shining down from high above
                   G
Never giving up on love
                          D7
Heaven's got the moon and stars
                      G
Funny how they always are
                  A7    D7
Shining down from high above
                   G
Never giving up on love
                          D7
Heaven's got the moon and stars
                      G
Funny how they always are
                  A7    D7
Shining down from high above
                   G
Never giving up on love
                          D7
Heaven's got the moon and stars
                      G
Funny how they always are
                  A7    D7
Shining down from high above
                   G
Never giving up on love
 
 
[Outro]
D7   G   D7   G
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How to play Mavericks' "Moon & Stars" on the guitar

[First]-Piano: G, C, D7, G, D7, G


[Chorus]
G, D7, G, A7, D7, G are the chords.
- Strumming: Use downstrokes in a loose, even beat.
- Dynamics: Gently mellow to go with the introspective lyrics.
- Transitions: Keep a constant tempo while paying attention to
the rhythm and distinct chord changes.

[First Verse]
D7, G, D7, G, C, D7, C, D7 are the chords.
- Strumming: Use downstrokes in a loose, even beat.
- Dynamics: Gently rounded to match the narrative lyrics.
- Transitions: Make sure there are seamless chord changes,
particularly when going from D7 to G.

[Chorus]
G, D7, G, A7, D7, G are the chords.
- Strumming: Mix up and downstrokes while gradually increasing intensity.
- Emphasis: Draw attention to the lyrics' contemplative quality.
- Feel: Encapsulate the song's upbeat and optimistic vibe.

[Verse 2]
D7, G, D7, G, C, A7, D7, C, A7, D7 are the chords.
- Strumming: Keeping a light rhythm, just like in Verse 1.
- Dynamics: Reflective, in line with the story of the stars and moon.
- Transitions: Make sure there are seamless chord changes,
particularly when going from A7 to D7.

[Side Note]
G, D7, G, A7, D7, G, D7, G, A7, D7, G are the chords.
- Strumming: Use the same rhythm as the chorus and lyrics.
- Focus: Highlight the interlude while retaining the song's overall vibe.

[Verse 3]
D7, G, D7, G, C, D7, C, D7 are the chords.
- Strumming: Keeping a light beat, same like in the preceding verses.
- Dynamics: Reflective, in line with the story of the day that is going by.
- Transitions: Make sure there are seamless chord changes,
particularly when going from D7 to G.

[Chorus]
G, D7, G, A7, D7, G are the chords.
- Strumming: Go back to your previous, steady, descriptive rhythm.
Emphasis: Draw attention to the passages that describe the moon
and stars shining down.
- Feel: To highlight the upbeat theme of the song, let the chords ring out.

[Finale]
The chords are D7, G, D7, G.
- Strumming: Light, flowing downward strokes.
- Focus: Allow the last chords to reverberate, capturing
the melancholy mood of the song.
- Highlight: Finish with the moon and star lines.

[Overall Advice]
- Tuning: EADGBE standard tuning.
- Tone: To fit the contemplative and upbeat vibe of the song,
choose a clear, warm tone.
- Practice: Increase tempo gradually at first until you feel
comfortable with the chord changes.
- Frequent errors: Hurrying transitions and losing rhythm.

[Song Details]
The Mavericks' song "Moon & Stars" is a contemplative one that
talks about how the moon and stars are always there, signifying
love and optimism. The lyrics delve into topics like consistency and
the reassuring quality of the night sky. The Mavericks are renowned
for combining rock, country, and Latin elements to produce
a distinctive and deeply moving sound.