Key: A
Introduction: A D/A E/A D/A
A D A F#m D A
There is a star that shines tonight for all the world to see
A D A F#m D A
So far away my lover is, please bring him home to me
A D A F#m D A
The world is weary and unrest to settle on us all
A D A F#m D A
Tonight my Christmas wish will be for all to heed the call
D E A D/AA
Peace on earth and in our hearts
D E F#m
Let love ring out, ring near and far
A7/E D A
And lift the weary and the weak
E C#7 F#m
Keep you near this Christmas Eve
E D E A D/A E/A D/A
There is a star that shines tonight
A D A F#m D A
Once the angel did appear to say be not afraid
A D A F#m D A
That the angel's watching over you is the prayer that I will pray
A D A F#m D A
And as we gather 'round the tree and sing those Christmas songs
A D A F#m D A
We'll hear your voice above the fray until you're safely home
D E A D/AA
Peace on earth and in our hearts
D E F#m
Let love ring out, ring near and far
A7/E D A
And lift the weary and the weak
E C#7 F#m
Keep you near this Christmas Eve
E D E A D/AA
There is a star that shines for you and me
Interlude
A D A F#m D A
And while we wait for freedom's bells to ring throughout the world
A D A F#m D A
The Christmas wish remains the same of every boy and girl
A D A F#m D A
That when that glorious sun does rise and melt away their fears
A D A F#m D A
That you'll be home this time to stay and waiting by the tree
D E A D/AA
Peace on earth and in our hearts
D E F#m
Let love ring out, ring near and far
A7/E D A
And lift the weary and the weak
E C#7 F#m
Keep you near this Christmas Eve
E D F#m
There is a star
E D
Oh there is a star
E A
That shines for you and me