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Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem

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[Intro]
C       D7 G
C  F    C
[Verse]
O, C/Gbeautiful CStar of BethleC7hem
Shining aFfar through shadows Cdim
Giving the Clight to those who D7long have GgonD7eG  
Guiding the WCise Men on their wC7ay
Unto the pFlace where Jesus lCay
Beautiful SCtar of BethleD7hem, Gshine ConF  C  
[Chorus]
Oh Beautiful CStar  (Beautiful, BeGautiful CStar)
Of BetChlehem (SCtar of FBethleChem)
Shine upon Cus until the glD7ory daGwnsD7  G  
Give us a lamCp to light the wayC7  
Unto the lFand of perfect daCy
Beautiful StCar of BethlehD7em, Gshine ConF  C  
[Verse]
Beautiful CStar the hope of liC7ght
Guiding the pFilgrims through the nCight
Over the Cmountains till the D7break of GdaD7wnG  
Into the Clight of perfect C7day
It will give Fout a lovely Cray
Oh Beautiful CStar of BethlehD7em, Gshine ConF  C  
[Instrumental]  C   D7   G   C   F  C  
[Verse]
Oh Beautiful CStar the hope of C7rest
For the redeeFmed, the good and the Cblessed
Yonder in gClory when the D7crown is GwoD7nG  
Jesus is noCw the star divC7ine
Brighter and brFighter He will sChine
Oh Beautiful CStar of BethlehD7em, Gshine ConF  C  
[Chorus]
Oh Beautiful CStar  (Beautiful, BeGautiful CStar)
Of BetChlehem (SCtar of FBethleChem)
Shine upon Cus until the D7glory GdawD7nsG  
Give us a Clamp to light the C7way
Unto the lFand of perfect Cday
Beautiful CStar of BethlehD7em, Gshine ConF  C  

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The story behind the song

Emmylou Harris is a pivotal figure in country rock and Americana, celebrated for her distinctive voice and ability to blend country and rock influences. Her early interest in folk music shaped her path, eventually leading her to a significant career where she united diverse audiences. "Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem" appears on her 1979 release Light of the Stable. It plays like a heartfelt reflection on faith and hope, evoking a sense of reverence.

AI-written from these sources:Emmylou Harris — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem

by Emmylou Harris

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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C/G

[Intro]

C D7 G

C F C

[Verse]

C/G C C7

O, beautiful Star of Bethlehem

F C

Shining afar through shadows dim

C D7 G D7 G

Giving the light to those who long have gone

C C7

Guiding the Wise Men on their way

F C

Unto the place where Jesus lay

C D7 G C F C

Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on

[Chorus]

C G C

Oh Beautiful Star (Beautiful, Beautiful Star)

C C F C

Of Bethlehem (Star of Bethlehem)

C D7 G D7 G

Shine upon us until the glory dawns

C C7

Give us a lamp to light the way

F C

Unto the land of perfect day

C D7 G C F C

Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on

[Verse]

C C7

Beautiful Star the hope of light

F C

Guiding the pilgrims through the night

C D7 G D7 G

Over the mountains till the break of dawn

C C7

Into the light of perfect day

F C

It will give out a lovely ray

C D7 G C F C

Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on

C D7 G C F C

[Instrumental]

[Verse]

C C7

Oh Beautiful Star the hope of rest

F C

For the redeemed, the good and the blessed

C D7 G D7 G

Yonder in glory when the crown is won

C C7

Jesus is now the star divine

F C

Brighter and brighter He will shine

C D7 G C F C

Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on

[Chorus]

C G C

Oh Beautiful Star (Beautiful, Beautiful Star)

C C F C

Of Bethlehem (Star of Bethlehem)

C D7 G D7 G

Shine upon us until the glory dawns

C C7

Give us a lamp to light the way

F C

Unto the land of perfect day

C D7 G C F C

Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on

About Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem Chords by Emmylou Harris

Learn how to play Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem by Emmylou Harris with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem chords”, “Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem guitar chords”, or “Emmylou Harris Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem chords and for experienced players who want accurate Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, D7, G, F, C/G, C7.

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The chords for "Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem" show the original chord names (including C, D7, G, F, C/G, C7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.