The Star Still Shines

by Diamond Rio
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Lyrics

There was a (Am7)star in the (G)East ern sky shown (F)down on Beth (Am7)le hem.

A few had (Am7)rec og nized the sign

a (F)King was born to them.

It drew them to a man ger

to a (F)Vir gin Moth er’s Son

who would (F)draw us to sal va tion,

God’s (F5)gift to ev ’ry one.

And the (C)star still (C)shines af ter (F)all this time

as a (F)light for (C)me and you.

It (C)beck ons (C)us to seek Him.

(Am)Wise men still do,

(Am)wise men still do.

In these (Am7)cra zy, trou (G)bled times,

the world (F)seems so out of tune.

Some (F)times it’s like we’re liv

ing with out a (F)flame to light the room.

If you’re (Am)feel ing faith

less and you (F)think you’ve lost your way,

oh, there (F)is a hope that’s bright e nough

to (F)turn your night to day.

And the (C)star still (C)shines af ter (F)all this time as a (F)light for me and you.

It (C)beck ons (C)us to seek

Him.

(Am)Wise men still (C)do,

(Am)wise men still do.

It won’t (F)go out af ter Christ

mas like a (Dm7)can dle in the wind.

It’s a (F)light that shines for ev

er, not just ev ’ry now and (Gsus)then.

The (C)star still (C)shines af ter (F)all this time as a (F)light for me and you.

It (C)beck ons (C)us to seek

Him.

(Am)Wise men still do,

whoa, (Am)wise men still (C)do,

(Am)wise men still do.

The (G)star still (F)shines.

The (G)star still (F)shines.

The Star Still Shines — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Star Still Shines" by Diamond Rio: 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 C, 100 BPM.

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

About “The Star Still Shines”

What key is "The Star Still Shines" by Diamond Rio played in?
The Star Still Shines is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Star Still Shines"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Star Still Shines" 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 Still Shines"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Star Still Shines"?
"The Star Still Shines" was originally performed by Diamond Rio. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Star Still Shines"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, C, Dm7, F, Fpow, Fsus2, G, +2 more.
What other songs by Diamond Rio can I play here?
Try "I BELIEVE", "MEET IN THE MIDDLE", "BEAUTIFUL MESS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Star Still Shines" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Star Still Shines" by Diamond Rio. 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 — 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 Star Still Shines" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Star Still Shines" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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.