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Hanging on a Star chords by
Nick Drake
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
C
C

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Csus4
Csus4

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Csus4
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Csus4
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Csus4
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C
C

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Csus4
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Bb
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Csus4
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C
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C

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Verse 1
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Why leave me hanging on a star?
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When you deem me so high
F
F

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When you deem me so high
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When you deem me, so high
Verse 2

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Why leave me sailing in a sea?
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When you hear me so clear
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When you hear me so clear
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When you hear me, so clear
Interlude 1
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Csus4
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Csus4
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Bb
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Csus4
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Bb
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Csus4
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Verse 3
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Why leave me hanging on a star?
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When you deem me so high
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C

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When you deem me so high
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When you deem me,
C
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so high
Outro 1
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Csus4
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • Csus4

  • Bb

  • F

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Hanging on a Star by Nick Drake is C major.

The primary chords used in Hanging on a Star are C, Csus4, Bb, F.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, Csus4, Bb, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Hanging on a Star is approximately 52 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Hanging on a Star using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Hanging on a Star. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Nick Drake.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Hanging on a Star to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Hanging on a Star by Nick Drake on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.