Christmas Star
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Intro: Bb Ebsus2/G F/A Gm Eb9 F/A Eb/G )
( Bb Eb/G F Gm Eb9 F Eb Eb/F )
Bb Eb9 F Gm F Eb F Bb F
On that magic night in Bethlehem, on the birthday of our Lord,
Bb Eb9 F Gm F Eb F Bb
The angels sang and the heavens rang, with tiding of great joy.
Bb Eb9 F Gm F Eb F Bb Eb F
And on that night, an angel's choir, had journeyed from afar.
Bb Eb9 F Gm F Eb F Bbsus Bb
The greatest gift that God could give be-came the Christmas Star.
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Gm Eb F Bb F/A
There's a light that shines on everyone,
Gm Eb Bb (Bb F/A)
Burning brighter everyday,
Gm Eb F Gm7
For the souls who search for peace on earth....
Eb Ebsus2/G F/A ( Bb Eb/G F Gm )
It's the Christmas Star that lights the way
( Eb9 F Eb Eb/F )
Bb Eb9 F Gm F
All the wandering flock the shepherds watched,
Eb F Bb F Bb Eb F Gm Eb F
Is still the same today, Returning eevery child above who's ever gone
Bbsus4 B
astray.
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Gm Eb F Bb F/A
There's a light that shines on everyone,
Gm Eb Bb ( Bb F/A )
Burning brighter everyday,
Gm Eb F Gm7
For the souls who search for peace on earth...
Eb Ebsus2/G F/A Bb
It's the Christmas Star that lights the way…
Bridge:
Eb7M Ebsus2/G
There's a light (there's a light) everyone can see (everyone can see),
Bb Bbsus4 Bb
A song for every heart to see (every heart to see).
Eb7M Ebsus2/G
There's a light (there's a light) shining from above (shining from
F Fsus4 F
above) Giving everlas-ting love….
Bb Eb F Gm F Eb F Bb F
There's a promise in the prophecy, That wise men will behold.
Bb Eb F Gm F Bb F Bbsus4 Bb
A son for all eternity and so the story's told.
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Gm Eb F Bb F/A
There's a light that shines on everyone,
Gm Eb Bb ( Bb F/A )
Burning brighter everyday,
Gm Eb F Gm7
For the souls who search for peace on earth.
Eb Ebsus2/G F/A Bb
It's the Christmas Star (the Christmas Star).
Eb Ebsus2/G F/A Bb
Uuuu Christmas Star
Eb Ebsus2/G F/A Bb
Uu Uu Christmas Star (burning brighter),
Eb Ebsus2/G Bbsus4 Bb
Uu Uuu Oo Ooo
Eb Ebsus2/G F/A Bb
(Every Day). Ooo Christmas star,
Eb Ebsus2/G F/A Bb Bbsus4 Bb
Christmas Star Uu Uu Light the way! (Ooo-Ooo)
( Bb Eb/G F Gm )
Bb Eb Fsus4 F Bb
Christmas Star that lights the way.
How to play Christmas Star
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.