What Are Common Cover Keys For All Of The Stars By Ed Sheeran Lyrics?

2025-08-24 20:02:01 260

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Violet
Violet
2025-08-25 15:38:39
I’ll keep this quick for someone who just wants to cover 'All of the Stars': the original is A major, but most people use G–D–Em–C with a capo on 2 to sound like the recording. No capo and G–D–Em–C gives you a lower, warmer version. If the chorus feels too high, drop it to G or F; if it’s too low, move the capo up or try C/D as keys.

My little trick: have the singer test the chorus on a single vowel and move the capo until it sits comfortably — instant sweet spot and less throat strain.
Natalia
Natalia
2025-08-25 21:56:05
When I arrange 'All of the Stars' for a small ensemble I think about chord shapes and vocal tessitura differently than when I just strum alone. The canonical guitar approach to reach the original A major is G shapes with a capo at the 2nd fret (G–D–Em–C as sounding A–E–F#m–D). If I need a brighter color I’ll move the capo to 4 or 5 and use C or G shapes to get the melody into a higher register; for a darker, more intimate arrangement I’ll transpose it down to G major or even F# minor centering around simpler bass lines.

On piano it’s easiest to play in A major for the original, but transposing to G, C, or D helps singers a lot. Technically, the song sits within a comfortable range for tenors and altos with small shifts: dropping a whole step makes it much more baritone-friendly, while raising by a whole step suits many female vocalists. My practical tip: pick the key that lets the chorus land effortlessly, then set a capo or transpose accordingly — it saves practice time and gives you a more natural performance.
Uriel
Uriel
2025-08-26 17:08:28
I’ve played 'All of the Stars' a bunch of times at small gigs and for friends, and the thing everyone asks is what key to use so the vocals don’t crack. The version Ed recorded sits comfortably in A major, and a lot of tutorials and covers achieve that by using G‑shaped chords with a capo on the 2nd fret (so G, D, Em, C shapes sounding as A, E, F#m, D). That’s probably the most common approach because it keeps the easy G/D/Em/C fingerings while matching Ed’s original sound.

If you don’t want a capo, play the A‑key shapes: A, E, F#m, D. For lower male voices I often drop it to G major (G, D, Em, C without capo), and for higher female singers transposing up to C or D helps — many people use capo 4 or capo 5 with simple shapes to hit those brighter ranges. Personally I like starting with capo 2 and then moving it up or down depending on the singer; it’s quick, sounds great, and keeps your left hand relaxed for that gentle strum pattern.
Olivia
Olivia
2025-08-30 01:33:26
I usually teach this song with the simple G–D–Em–C progression because it’s super forgiving and works for so many voices. To sound like the studio version you can stick a capo on fret 2 and use those G shapes to get into A major. If a friend of mine is a baritone I’ll suggest dropping it to G (no capo) so the lowest notes feel full, and if someone’s a soprano we’ll try capo 4 or play in C/D to avoid straining.

For piano players the straightforward keys are A major (original), G major (easier/lower), or C/D major (higher). I always remind people: use your ear first, capo second — find a key where you can sing the chorus without pushing, and the rest falls into place.
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