The Star Still Shines

by Diamond Rio
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

Read "The Star Still Shines" by Diamond Rio in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "The Star Still Shines"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "The Star Still Shines" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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