The Star Still Shines Song Lyrics and Chords by Sonny James
The Star Still Shines
Recorded by Sonny James
Written by Gloria Shayne and Noel Regney
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If dark
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clouds
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cover your
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Christmas
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If the world
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around
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you should
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seem
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Don't
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for a
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single moment let your
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strong faith die
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believe the
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still
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shines
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And if
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you would
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weaken and
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turn
aside
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path that
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seems much too
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high to climb
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Recall a
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tiny Baby with more
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love than pride
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believe the
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still
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shines
The Star still
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shines which will lead us
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home
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sing you're
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never never
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alone
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when children
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hunger out
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in the cold
With their tiny
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hands
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seeking
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love to find
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only worship
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altars of gold
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believe the
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still
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shines
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believe the
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Star
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still
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shines
FAQ
Who sang the the song The Star Still Shines?
- The song The Star Still Shines was sang by Sonny James.
Who is Sonny James?
- Jimmie Hugh Loden (May 1, 1928 - February 22, 2016), known professionally as Sonny James, was an American country music singer and songwriter best known for his 1957 hit, "Young Love". Dubbed the "Southern Gentleman" for his congenial manner, his greatest success came from ballads about the trials of love. James had 72 country and pop charted releases from 1953 to 1983, including an unprecedented five-year streak of 16 straight Billboard No. 1 singles among his 26 No. 1 hits. Twenty-one of his albums reached the country top ten from 1964 to 1976. James was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1961 and co-hosted the first Country Music Association Awards Show in 1967. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007.
