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A Mother's Prayer

· by Jackie Evancho

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I pray you’ll be our (C)eyes

and (D)watch us where we (G)go,

and help us to be (C)wise

in times when we don’t (F)know.

Let this be our (Am)prayer

when we lose our (B7sus)way:

(Em)Lead us to a (C)place,

(Em)guide us with your (Bm)grace

(C)to a place where (G)we’ll (D7)be (C)safe.

I pray we’ll find your light, I pray we’ll find your light and hold it in our hearts.

and hold it in our (Ebmaj7)hearts.

When stars go out each night, When stars go out each night, re mind us where you (Db)are.

Let this be our prayer

Let this be our (Bb7)prayer when shad ows fill our (G7sus)day:

(Cm)Lead us to a (Ab)place,

(Cm)guide us with your (Gm)grace,

(Ab)give us faith so (Bb7sus)we’ll (Bb7)be (Ab)safe.

A world where (Ab)pain and sor row will be (Eb)end ed,

and ev ’ry (Ab)heart

that’s bro ken will be (Eb)mend ed.

And we’ll re (Ab)mem ber we are all God’s (Fm)chil (Eb)dren; (Cm)reach ing out, we (Cb)touch you, (Abm)reach ing to the (Db)sky.

We ask that life be (Db)kind, We ask that life be kind,

and watch us from a bove.

and watch us from a bove.

We hope each soul will (Db)find We hope each soul will find an oth er soul to (Ebm7)love.

an oth er soul to (Ab7)love.

Let this be our prayer:

Let this be our (Eb7)prayer:

Just like ev ’ry child

Just like ev ’ry (C)child

(Fm)needs to find a (Db)place,

(Fm)guide us with your (Cm)grace,

(Db)give us faith so (Eb7sus)we’ll (Eb7)be (Absus)safe;

(Fm)needs to find a (Db)place,

(Fm)guide us with your (Cm)grace,

(Db)give us faith so (Eb7sus)we’ll (Eb7)be (Fb)safe.

A Mother's Prayer by Jackie Evancho — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Mother's Prayer” by Jackie Evancho in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 76 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Mother's Prayer" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Mother's Prayer"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "A Mother's Prayer" use?: Just 33 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abm, Absus4, Am, Am7, B7, Bb7, +25 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jackie Evancho songs work for kids?: Try "TO BELIEVE", "IMAGINER", "NELLA FANTASIA". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.