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Beginner
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Key: C
Note:
This is in D tuning (down two steps from standard E tuning) but chords are in the key of C
To play in standard tuning in the key of C, just transpose down 2 where D chord is a C chord
β« Verse 1:
D G D
We're looking for the King, the new Messiah
D G D A
We're following the star shining brighter
Bm G
Old man, won't you help us if you can?
Em A
He shook his head, but he pointed his hand
β« Chorus:
D
There's a new kid in town
F#m G D
And He's lying in a manger down the road
D
There's a new kid in town
F#m G Bm
But He's just another baby, I suppose
E G
Heaven knows, there's a new kid in town
A D
Here in Bethlehem
β« Instrumental:
D D G D
D D A D
β« Verse 2:
D G D
I see you've traveled far bearing treasure
D G D A
You say these gifts are for the new King's pleasure
Bm G
I've heard that a King might come
Em A
But up 'til now there hasn't been one
β« Chorus:
D
There's a new kid in town
F#m G D
And He's lying in a manger down the road
D
There's a new kid in town
F#m G Bm
But He's just another baby, I suppose
E G
Heaven knows, there's a new kid in town
A D
Here in Bethlehem
β« Instrumental:
D F#m G Bm E G A
β« Outro:
D
There's a new kid in town
F#m G D
And He's lying in a manger down the road
D
There's a new kid in town
F#m G Bm
But He's just another baby, I suppose
E G
Heaven knows, there's a new kid in town
A D G D D A D
Here in Bethlehem
Song History
Published: December 12, 2023
Last Updated: September 10, 2025