Above All

by Rebecca St. James

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A (F5)bove all pow ers,

a bove all (F5)kings,

a bove all (Bb5)na ture and all cre a ted things,

a bove all (Bb5)wis dom and all the ways of man,

(Gm7)You were here be fore the world be gan.

A bove all (Bb5)king doms, a bove all (F)thrones,

a bove all (Bb5)won ders the world has ev er known,

a bove all (Bb5)wealth and treas ures of the earth,

(Gm7)there’s no way to meas ure what You’re worth.

(Dm7)Cru ci fied,

(Csus)laid be hind the stone;

You (Dm7)lived to die,

re (Csus)ject ed and a lone.

Like a rose

(F)tram pled on the ground,

You took the fall,

and thought of me,

a bove (F5)all.

A bove all pow ers,

a bove all (F5)kings,

a bove all (Bb5)na ture and all cre a ted things,

a bove all (Bb5)wis dom and all the ways of man,

(Gm7)You were here be fore the world be gan.

A bove all (Bb5)king doms, a bove all (F)thrones,

a bove all (Bb5)won ders the world has ev er known,

a bove all (Bb5)wealth and treas ures of the earth,

(Gm7)there’s no way to meas ure what You’re worth.

(Dm7)Cru ci fied,

(Csus)laid be hind the stone;

You (Dm7)lived to die,

re (Csus)ject ed and a lone.

Like a rose

(F)tram pled on the ground,

You took the fall,

and thought of me.

a bove (F5)all.

A bove all

a bove (F5)all.

Ev er (F5)more.

You thought of (Dm7)me.

You (F)thought of (Dm7)me.

(F)Je sus, You thought of (Dm7)me.

You (F)thought of (Dm7)me.

(F)Je sus, You thought of

Above All by Rebecca St. James — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Above All by Rebecca St. James 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 Bb at 90 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 "Above All" 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 "Above All"?
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 "Above All" use?
Just 13 chords: A, Apow, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus2, Csus4, Dm7, Dm9, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rebecca St. James songs work for kids?
Try "WAIT FOR ME", "BETTER IS ONE DAY", "FORGIVE ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.