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Beautiful star of Bethlehem Banjo Tabs

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Beautiful star of Bethlehem Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

This calssic Gospel tune has been played by many in the bluegrass world. It features amazing harmonies when performed as a vocal tune and also sounds great as an instrumental.

Learn how to play Beautiful star of Bethlehem on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Banjo Beautiful star of Bethlehem Melody

    Melody

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      gCGBD

    Learning the melody will help you internalize musicality. Say or sing the words as you play to enhance your memorization . Pay attention to the fingerings in the tablature. Slide in ...

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  • Banjo Beautiful star of Bethlehem Scruggs Style

    Scruggs Style

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      gCGBD

    Simple. Effective. You can't go wrong when you mix the forward roll with a melody. Check out a lick or two for added variation. This version is based on the verse melody.

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  • Banjo Beautiful star of Bethlehem Kickoff

    Kickoff

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      gCGBD

    This kickoff is based on the guitar intro as recorded by George Shuffler of the Stanley brothers. Vocals, not instrumentals, are usually the focus of this tune. A short "turnaround" ...

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Beautiful star of Bethlehem lyrics

Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

Shining afar through shadows dim

Giving the light for those who long have gone

Guiding the wise men on their way

Unto the place where Jesus lay

Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem shine on.



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Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

Shine upon us until the glory dawns.

Give us a light to guide the way

Unto the land of perfect day

Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on (shine on)



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Oh Beautiful Star the hope of light

Guiding the pilgrims through the night

Over the mountains till the break of dawn

Into the light of perfect day

It will give out a lovely ray

Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem shine on



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Oh Beautiful Star the hope of rest

For the redeemed the good and blessed

Yonder in glory when the crown is won

Jesus is now the star divine

Brighter and brighter he will shine

Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem shine on



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