The Second Star To The Right

by Sammy Cahn
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Lyrics

The sec ond (A7)star to the right

(Dm)shines in the night for (Am)you

to (C7)tell you that the (F)dreams you (F#dim)plan

(C7)real ly can come (C7)true.

The sec ond (A7)star to the right

(Dm)shines with a light that’s (Am)rare.

And (C7)if it’s Nev er (F#dim)Land you need, its (C7)light will lead you (F)there.

(Bb)Twin kle, twin kle (Cm)lit tle

(Bb)so I’ll

(Cm7)where you

(Bb)Gleam ing in the (A7)skies a

(Dm)lead me to the (C7)one who loves me.

And when you (A7)bring him my way,

(Dm)each time we say, β€œGood (Am)night,”

we’ll (C7)thank the lit tle (F)star that (F#dim)shines the (C7)sec ond from the (F)right.

The Second Star To The Right β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Second Star To The Right" by Sammy Cahn: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œThe Second Star To The Right”

What key is "The Second Star To The Right" by Sammy Cahn played in?
The Second Star To The Right is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Second Star To The Right"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Second Star To The Right" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Second Star To The Right"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Second Star To The Right"?
"The Second Star To The Right" was originally performed by Sammy Cahn. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sammy Cahn can I play here?
Try "BE MY LOVE", "I SHOULD CARE", "Because You're Mine". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Second Star To The Right" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "The Second Star To The Right" by Sammy Cahn. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Second Star To The Right" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Second Star To The Right" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.