Alive

· by Hillsong Young & Free

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Lyrics

I was (Am)lost with (C)a bro ken (F)heart.

You picked me up; now (Am)I’m set (G)a part.

From the (Am)ash I (C)am born a (F)gain,

for ev er safe in (Am)the Sav (G)ior’s hands.

You are (Am)more than (C)my words could (F)say.

I’ll fol low You, Lord, (Am)for all (G)my days,

fix my (Am)eyes, fol (C)low in Your (F)ways,

for ev er free in (Am)un end (G)ing grace.

’Cause (Am7)You are, (C)You are, (Fmaj7)You are my free dom.

We lift (Am)You high (G)er, lift You high er.

(Am7)Your love, (C)Your love, (Fmaj7)Your love nev er end ing.

Oh, (Am)oh, (G)oh.

You are a (Am7)live (C)in (F)us; noth ing can take (Am)Your (G)place.

You are (Am7)all (C)we (F)need; Your love has set (Am)us (G)free.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

In the (Am)midst of (C)the dark est (F)night,

You let Your love be (Am)the shin (G)ing light,

break ing (Am)chains that (C)were hold ing (F)me.

You sent Your Son down (Am)and set (G)me free.

Ev ’ry (Am)thing of (C)this world will (F)fade.

I’m press ing on till (Am)I see (G)Your face.

I will (Am)live that (C)Your will be (F)done.

for I won’t stop till (Am)Your king (G)dom comes.

’Cause (Am7)You are, (C)You are, (Fmaj7)You are my free dom.

We lift (Am)You high (G)er, lift You high er.

(Am7)Your love, (C)Your love, (Fmaj7)Your love nev er end ing.

Oh, (Am)oh, (G)oh.

You are a (Am7)live (C)in (F)us; noth ing can take (Am)Your (G)place.

You are (Am7)all (C)we (F)need; Your love has set (Am)us (G)free.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

In the Oh, oh.

(Am7)You are, (C)You are, (F)You are my free dom.

We lift (Am)You high (G)er.

Oh, oh.

Alive by Hillsong Young & Free — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Alive” by Hillsong Young & Free 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 C at 132 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 — 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 "Alive" 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 "Alive"?: 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.
What other Hillsong Young & Free songs work for kids?: Try "SINKING DEEP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.