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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"The Star Carol" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Star Carol"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Star Carol". Key of Bb, 72 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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