Adore

by Chris Tomlin

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(C)You stepped (F)down from heav en,

(Am)hum bly You came;

(F)God of all cre a tion (F)here with us.

(C)In a star lit man ger,

(Am)Em man u el,

(F)Light of (G)bring the world here (Fsus2)love, to save.

A dore,

(F)come let us a dore.

O (F)come let us a (Am7)dore

(G)Him,

the Lord;

(F)wor ship Christ the Lord.

Let (F)all that is with (Am7)in

(G)us

a dore.

(C)Wise men (F)bring their treas ures,

(Am)shep herds bow low,

(F)an gel voic es sing of (F)peace on earth.

(C)What have I to of fer

(Am)to heav en’s King?

(F)I will (G)bring my life, my (Fsus2)love, my all.

A dore,

(F)come let us a dore.

O (F)come let us a (Am7)dore

(G)Him,

the Lord;

(F)wor ship Christ the Lord.

Let (F)all that is with (Am7)in

(G)us

a dore.

dore.

An gels sing, prais es (F)ring to the new born King.

Peace on earth, here with (F)us, joy a wak en ing.

At Your feet we fall.

An gels sing, prais es (Fsus2)ring to the new born King.

Peace on earth, here with (Fsus2)us, joy a wak en ing.

At Your feet we fall.

A dore,

(F)come let us a dore.

O (F)come let us a (Am7)dore

(G)Him,

the Lord;

(F)wor ship Christ the Lord.

Let (F)all that is with (Am7)in

(G)us

a dore.

Adore by Chris Tomlin β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œAdore” by Chris Tomlin in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 C at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 β€” kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build comfort with suspended chords β€” you'll move between Csus2, Fsus2, and Gsus4 frequently, so pay attention to which finger lifts or shifts to create each suspension, because rushing those changes is the number-one stumbling point I see. Your left hand follows an oompah bass pattern at 120 BPM, which sits in a sweet spot: steady enough to groove but slow enough to keep relaxed. Start hands-separate and really lock in that left-hand rhythm before combining, because once both hands are together the sus-chord voicings in your right hand demand mental space. Watch the Am7-to-G transition especially β€” it's easy to land on a wrong bass note there if you're on autopilot. Loop the verse progression slowly until the chord shapes feel automatic under your fingers. This peaceful ballad is the perfect piece to solidify smooth voice-leading between closely related chords, a skill you'll use constantly going forward.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Adore" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "Adore"?
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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Adore" use?
Just 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Csus2, F, F6, Fsus2, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Chris Tomlin songs work for kids?
Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.