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Stardust

"Stardust" is a popular song written by Hoagy Carmichael in the key of G major. First recorded in 1927, the song's haunting melody and poetic lyrics have made it a timeless jazz standard. It has been performed by numerous artists including Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Ella Fitzgerald, among many others. Hoagy Carmichael, known for his contributions to American popular music, composed the song inspired by his memories of his hometown of Bloomington, Indiana. Interestingly, "Stardust" was not an immediate success upon its release but gained recognition in the 1930s when it was recorded by various artists. The tune's nostalgic and dreamy melody has become synonymous with romance and has been cherished by music lovers for over nine decades.
Stardust - Hoagy Carmichael

c e c d b c a b a g
And now the purple dusk of twilight time
f e d# e c b g# e c#
steals acress the meadows of my heart

d f a d f a g e g c
High up in the sky the little stars clibm
b b1 d# a b d a g g g
Always reminding me that we're a part

c e c d b c a b a g
You wandered down the lane and far away
f e d# e c b g# e c#
Leaving me a song that will not die.

d f a d f a g e g c
Love is now the Star Dust of yesterday
g a f g e f d c
The music of the years gone

b c c# d c
Sometimes I wonder
a f d .. f a e e
why I spend the lonely night
d c g# f d
Dreaming of a song
d c g c
The melody

b e b g e
haunts my reverire,
a c a f g e .. f d
an I am once again with you
e d g g g
our love was new,
d e g d d# g e .. a
and each kiss an inspiration

e e d c a e f#
But that was long a go now,
b d c# c .. a
my consolation
d g g a d d a g
is in the star Dust of a song,

c d c a f d
Beside a garden wall,
f a e e
when stars are bright

d c g# f d
ou are in my arms
d c g d
The night in gale
b e b g e
tells his fairy tale
a c a f g e f d
of paradise, where roses grew
e d g f# f
Tho I dream in vain,

c d e g c e b
in my heart it will remain
c d c a f a
My Star Dust melody
g a f g e f d c
The melody of love's refrain