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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I've broken many promises
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C

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But this one I would die to keep
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When I said I'd be there tomorrow
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Beside you as you sleep
Verse 2
D
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I was scared,
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D

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cuz I've lost so many things before
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Kept me running from the world
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D

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and from myself
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You gave me second chance and
D
D

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hopes to run to
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I couldn't bare to spend another
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day without you
Verse 3
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I've gotta catch you
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Freezing rain can't keep me away
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From your door, from your door
Verse 4
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What if the sun don't shine?
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Well then the birds won't sing
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Just then the blizzard came
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Covered you, half a world away
Verse 5
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Now I'm stuck in this place,
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without you
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Thinking—what should I do?
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All I knew—I couldn't
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wait—one more night
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And if this plane won't fly

Then I'll drive
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Verse 6
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'Cause I've gotta catch you
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Freezing rain can't keep me away,
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from you
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Verse 7
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I'm gonna catch you
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Blinding snow can't keep me away
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From your door, from your door
Verse 8
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What if the sun don't shine
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Well then the birds won't sing
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Just then the blizzard came
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Covered you, half a world away,
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a world asleep
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And I was scared
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Cuz I've lost so many things before
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Kept me running from

the world and from myself
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You gave me second chance
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and hopes to run to
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I couldn't bare to spend—another day
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without you
Verse 9
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Cuz I've gotta catch you
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Freezing rain can't keep me away,
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Am
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from you
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I've gotta find you
Verse 10
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Hurricanes can't keep
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me away from you
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Fire and chains can't keep me away,
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from you
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Falling planes can't keep me away,
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from you
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From you
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • Em

  • C

  • Am

  • F

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of North Star by Future Islands is G major.

The primary chords used in North Star are G, D, Em, C, Am, F.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, Em, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of North Star is approximately 120 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of North 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 North 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 Future Islands.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add North 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 North Star by Future Islands on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.