[Intro]
D G D Em G A
D G D
[Verse 1]
D G D
Star of the morning
Em
Where did you go
G
Tell me I wanna' know
A D G D
How far's the fall from Heaven
[Verse 2]
D G D
Star of the morning
Em
Will answer my questions
G
Will I make it through The Gates
A D G D
And out of this dark depression
[Chorus]
G C G
Only love is real
D
Everything else
G D
Is a passin' illusion
G C G
Only time will heal
D
Everything else
G D
Is earthly confusion
A G
Tell me I wanna' go
D G D
Where the bright lights are home
[Verse 3]
D G D
Star of the morning
Em
I've seen your ghost
G
Dancin' round the moonlight
A
On the ground yeah
D G D
They walk a tightrope
[Verse 4]
D G D
Star of the morning
Em
I feel your soul
G
So stand with me now
A
Or soon I'll have found
D G D
My time is gone
[Chorus]
G C G
Only love is real
D
Everything else
G D
Is a passin' illusion
G C G
Only time will heal
D
Everything else
G D
Is earthly confusion
A G
Tell me I wanna' go
D G D
Where the bright lights are home
[Interlude]
F#m Bm F#m Bm
G A G A D A G
D A G
[Verse 5]
D G D
Star of the morning
Em
Now I will go
G
To the wild unknown
A
Where hurt is no more
D G D
I'll be there to hold you
[Chorus]
G C G
Only love is real
D
Everything else
G D
Is a passin' illusion
G C G
Only time will heal
D
Everything else
G D
Is earthly confusion
A G
Tell me I wanna' go
D G D
Where the bright lights are home
[Outro]
D G D Em G
A D G D
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"Star of the Morning" by McCall Taylor is a song that seems to navigate the
themes of introspection, existential questioning, and a yearning for transcendent
truths, all framed within a melodic structure that is both engaging and evocative.
Here's a walkthrough on how to play it on the guitar, focusing on the chord
progressions and the emotions they aim to convey.
Intro
Begin with a sequence that sets a contemplative tone for the song:
D G D Em G A
D G D
This introduction suggests a journey or quest is about to unfold, with the chord
inviting the listener into a reflective state.
Verse 1
The first verse introduces the central metaphor of the song:
D G D
Star of the morning
Em
Where did you go
G
Tell me I wanna' know
A D G D
How far's the fall from Heaven
The transition from D to G and then to Em and A paints a picture of seeking
and questioning, with the melody mirroring the quest for answers about the
divine or the ineffable.
Verse 2
Continues the questioning and adds a personal dimension of seeking
guidance through darkness:
D G D
Star of the morning
Em
Will answer my questions
G
Will I make it through The Gates
A D G D
And out of this dark depression
Here, the chords support a narrative of hope and the possibility of redemption,
even amidst doubt.
Chorus
Shifts the theme towards a universal contemplation of love and time:
G C G
Only love is real
D
Everything else
G D
Is a passin' illusion
G C G
Only time will heal
D
Everything else
G D
Is earthly confusion
A G
Tell me I wanna' go
D G D
Where the bright lights are home
The chorus uses the progression from G to C, back to G, and then to D to
underline a message of transcendence and healing, with the melody lifting
the listener into a space of universal truths.
Verses 3 and 4, and Chorus
These continue to explore the song's themes, using similar chord progressions
to deepen the narrative of spiritual search and personal revelation.
Interlude
Introduces a moment of reflection and perhaps transformation:
F#m Bm F#m Bm
G A G A D A G
D A G
This part of the song, with its shift to F#m and Bm, suggests a turn towards
a more introspective or perhaps resolved state, with the interplay of G, A,
and D chords offering a musical representation of journeying or passage.
Verse 5 and Chorus
The final verse and chorus reiterate the song's central themes, culminating
in a declaration of intent to embrace the unknown, supported by the recurring
chord patterns that have guided the listener through the song's narrative journey.
Outro
Closes the song on a reflective note, echoing the intro and suggesting a circular
or cyclical understanding of the song's themes:
D G D Em G A
D G D
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