The Star Carol

by Wihla Hutson
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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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Star Carol" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 72 BPM.

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

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About “The Star Carol”

What key is "The Star Carol" by Wihla Hutson played in?
The Star Carol is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Star Carol"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Star Carol" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Star Carol"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Star Carol"?
"The Star Carol" was originally performed by Wihla Hutson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Wihla Hutson can I play here?
Try "This Is Christmas (Bright, Bright The Holly Berries)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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