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How to Play "JESUS IS REAL" by John P. Kee on Piano

John P. Kee · 172 bars

  • Eb major
  • 2/2
  • 84 BPM
  • Medium
  • Melody + piano

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0 / 23 parts learned

  1. Intro
  2. Chorus 1
  3. Instrumental
  4. Chorus 2
  5. Instrumental
  6. Chorus 3
  7. Instrumental
  8. Chorus 4
  9. Instrumental
  10. Chorus 5
  11. Instrumental
  12. Chorus 6
  13. Verse 2
  14. Instrumental
  15. Verse 3
  16. Instrumental
  17. Verse 4
  18. Instrumental
  19. Verse 5
  20. Whole song
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Chorus 1 · bars 8 to 13

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  1. Right hand
  2. Left hand
  3. Both hands

What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

Eb major

3 flats: Bb, Eb, Ab

EbFGAbBbCD

The Eb major scale

Time signature

2/2

2 beats in every bar (half notes), at 84 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 24 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

More chords in the song

  • Bbm9 v
  • Eb9 I
  • Abmaj9 IV
  • G7#5 III+
  • Cm9 vi
  • C VI
  • F13 II
  • Db bVII
  • +8 more

Left hand

Moving single notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, moving, about two a beat.

Range Eb1 to G3Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The melody

The tune the singer sings, about two a beat.

Range Bb3 to Bb5Part by part

How to practice "JESUS IS REAL"

Learn "JESUS IS REAL" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 23 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereThe melody

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the melody with your right hand, with finger numbers.

    Open this step
  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

    Open this step
  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

    Open this step
  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music with its backing track in the player.

    Play the full song

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "JESUS IS REAL" on the piano?

Learn "JESUS IS REAL" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 23 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "JESUS IS REAL" in?

"JESUS IS REAL" is in Eb major, which has 3 flats: Bb, Eb and Ab. The Eb major scale is Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C and D.

The Eb major scale

What are the chords in "JESUS IS REAL"?

The sheet music uses 24 chords: Ebmaj7, Ab, Eb, Gm7, Cm, Fm9, Fm7, Cm7, Bbm9, Eb9, Abmaj9, G7#5, Cm9, C, F13, Db and 8 more.

What does the left hand play in "JESUS IS REAL"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, moving, about two a beat, from Eb1 to G3. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "JESUS IS REAL"?

"JESUS IS REAL" plays at 84 BPM in 2/2, counted in half notes. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "JESUS IS REAL" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Medium: a good next step once you can play a few easy songs. The melody goes from Bb3 up to Bb5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "JESUS IS REAL"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF