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Star Carol - Performed by Simon & Garfunkel
[Verse]
CLong years ago, on a Dmdeep winter Gnight.
AmHigh in Ethe Amheavens, a Fstar shone Ebright.
DmWhile in the Dmmanger, a Emwee baby Emlay.
FSweetly asleep, on a Cbed Fof Chay.
[Verse]
CJesus our lord, was that Dmbaby so Gsmall.
AmLay down Eto Amsleep, in a Fhumble Estall.
DmThen came the Dmstar, and it Emstood over Emhead.
FShedding its light, 'round his Cli-Fttle Chead.
[Verse]
CDear baby Jesus, how Dmtiny thou Gart.
AmI'll make Ea Amplace, for Fthee in my Eheart.
DmAnd when the Dmstars, in the Emheavens I Emsee.
FEver and always, I Cthink Fof Cthee...

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Star Carol - Performed by Simon & Garfunkel

[Verse]

C Dm G

Long years ago, on a deep winter night.

Am E Am F E

High in the heavens, a star shone bright.

Dm Dm Em Em

While in the manger, a wee baby lay.

F C F C

Sweetly asleep, on a bed of hay.

[Verse]

C Dm G

Jesus our lord, was that baby so small.

Am E Am F E

Lay down to sleep, in a humble stall.

Dm Dm Em Em

Then came the star, and it stood over head.

F C F C

Shedding its light, 'round his li-ttle head.

[Verse]

C Dm G

Dear baby Jesus, how tiny thou art.

Am E Am F E

I'll make a place, for thee in my heart.

Dm Dm Em Em

And when the stars, in the heavens I see.

F C F C

Ever and always, I think of thee...

About Star Carol Chords by Simon & Garfunkel

Learn how to play Star Carol by Simon & Garfunkel with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Star Carol chords”, “Star Carol guitar chords”, or “Simon & Garfunkel Star Carol 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 Star Carol chords and for experienced players who want accurate Star Carol lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Dm, G, Am, E, F.

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What key is "Star Carol" in?

The chords for "Star Carol" show the original chord names (including C, Dm, G, Am, E, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.