Alive Again

by Matt Maher

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I woke up in dark ness,

sur round ed by si lence.

Oh, where,

where have I gone?

I woke to re al i ty

los ing its grip on me.

Oh, where,

where have I gone?

’Cause I can (F)see the light

be (F)fore I see the sun rise.

You (Gm)called and You (Eb)shout ed,

(Bb)broke through my (F)deaf ness.

Now I’m (Gm)breath ing in and (Eb)breath ing out.

(Bb)I’m a live a gain.

You (Gm)shat tered my (Eb)dark ness,

(Bb)washed a way my (F)blind ness.

Now I’m (Gm)breath ing in and (Eb)breath ing out.

(Bb)I’m a live a gain.

Late have I loved You.

You wait ed for me, I searched for You.

What took me so long?

I was look ing out side,

as if love would ev er want to hide.

I’m find ing I was wrong.

’Cause I can (F)feel the wind

be (F)fore it hits my skin.

You (Gm)called and You (Eb)shout ed,

(Bb)broke through my (F)deaf ness.

Now I’m (Gm)breath ing in and (Eb)breath ing out.

(Bb)I’m a live a gain.

You (Gm)shat tered my (Eb)dark ness,

(Bb)washed a way my (F)blind ness.

Now I’m (Gm)breath ing in and (Eb)breath ing out.

(Bb)I’m a live a gain.

(F)I’m a live a gain.

’Cause I want You, yes, I want You.

I need You, and I’ll do what ev er I have to just to get through, ’cause I love You, and I love You.

You

Alive Again by Matt Maher — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Alive Again” by Matt Maher 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 Eb at 120 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 "Alive Again" 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 Again"?
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 "Alive Again" use?
Just 6 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Eb, F, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Matt Maher songs work for kids?
Try "Adoration", "Behold the Lamb of God", "EMPTY AND BEAUTIFUL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.