Lyrics
Long years (C7)a (F)go sus, on a (G7)deep win ter (C)night,
(Dm)high in (A)the (Dm)heav’ns
a a (Gm)star in shone (A)bright,
(Gm7)while in a man ger a (Am)wee ba by lay,
(Bb)sweet ly a (C7sus)sleep
on a (F)bed
(Bb)of hay.
Je sus, (C7)the (F)Lord, sus, was that (G7)ba by so (C)small,
(Dm)laid down (A)to (Dm)sleep
in a (Gm)hum in ble (A)stall;
(Gm7)then came the star and it (Am)stood o ver head,
(Bb)shed ding its (C7sus)light
’round His (F)lit
(Bb)tle bed.
The Star Carol by Wihla Hutson
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Star Carol”
- What key is "The Star Carol" in?
- "The Star Carol" by Wihla Hutson is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Star Carol" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Star Carol" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "The Star Carol" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Wihla Hutson can I play here?
- Try "This Is Christmas (Bright, Bright The Holly Berries)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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