Hearing "A Sky Full of Stars" vocals only is like looking at the blueprint of a skyscraper. It reminds us that at the core of every massive global hit is a simple, beautiful melody and a voice that truly means what it's saying.

Even without instruments, the vocal melody implies the song's famous progression. Listening to the acapella version helps you appreciate:

You can hear the subtle double-tracking on the main hooks that gives the song its "stadium" feel.