Hi Cowpie friends, here's my contribution for Christmas, this is an older
song written by A. L. Phipps, recorded in recent years by EmmyLou Harris.
I wrote the chords out for the keys of A and G. Merry Christmas. Jeanie
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
A(G) A7(G7)
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
D(C) A(G)
Shining afar through shadows dim
A(G) B7(A7) E(D)
Giving the light to those who long have gone
A(G) A7(G7)
Guiding the Wise Men on their way
D(C) A(G)
Unto the place where Jesus lay
A(G) B7(A7) E(D) A,D,A(G,C,G)
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on
Chorus:
A(G)
Oh Beautiful Star
A(G) E(D) A(G)
(Beautiful, Beautiful Star)
D(C) A(G)
Of Bethlehem
A(G) E(D) A(G)
(Star of Bethlehem)
A(G) B7(A7) E(D)
Shine upon us until the glory dawns
A(G) A7(G7)
Give us the light to light the way
D(C) A(G)
Unto the land of perfect day
A(G) B7(A7) E ( D) A,D,A(G,C,G)
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on
A(G) A7(G7)
Beautiful Star the hope of light
D(C) A(G)
Guiding the pilgrims through the night
A(G) B7(A7) E(D)
Over the mountains 'til the break of dawn
A(G) A7(G7)
Into the light of perfect day
D(C) A(G)
It will give out a lovely ray
A(G) B7(A7) E(D) A,D,A (G,C,G)
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on
(repeat chorus)
A(G) A7(G7)
Beautiful Star the hope of rest
D(C) A(G)
For the redeemed, the good and the blessed
A(G) B7(A7) A(G)
Yonder in glory when the crown is won
A(G) A7(G7)
Jesus is now that star divine
D(C) A(G)
Brighter and brighter He will shine
A(G) B7(A7) E(D) A,D,A(G,C,G)
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on
(repeat chorus)
Jeanie Ramos
Ramostj@pacbell.net
