All You've Ever Wanted

· by Casting Crowns

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I just (Dm)looked up to day and re al ized (F)how far a way I (C)am

(Dm)from where You are.

You gave me life (Dm)worth dy ing for, but be tween the al (F)tar and the door I (C)bought the lies (Dm)that prom ised more, and here I go (F)a gain.

(Oh,

oh.)

Lord, I know (Dm)I let You down, but some how I (F)will make You proud.

I’ll (C)turn this sink (Dm)ing ship a round and make it back (F)to You.

But all my deeds (Dm)and my good name are just dirt y rags (F)that tear and strain to (C)cov er all (Dm)my guilt y stains that You al read y washed (F)a way.

’Cause (C)all You’ve ev (Dm)er want ed, (Bb)all You’ve ev (F)er want ed, (C)all You’ve ev (Dm)er want ed (F)was my (Bb)heart.

(C)Free dom’s arms (Dm)are o pen, my (Bb)chains have all (F)been bro ken.

Re (C)lent less love (Dm)has called me (F)from the (Bb)start; and all You want ed was my (C)heart.

I was chas ing heal ing (Dm)when I’d been made well.

I was fight ing bat tles (F)when You con quered hell.

(C)Liv ing free, but (Dm)from a pris on cell.

Lord, I lay it down (F)to day.

So, (C)I’ll stop liv ing (Dm)off of how I feel and start stand ing (F)on Your truth re vealed.

(C)Je sus is (Dm)my strength, my shield, and (Bb)He will nev (F)er fail me.

’Cause (Gm)heart.

(Oh.)

No more chains, I’ve been set (Gm)free.

(Oh.)

(C)No more fight ing bat tles You’ve won for me.

(Oh.)

Now in Christ I stand com (Gm)plete.

(Oh.)

(F)All You’ve ev er want ed, (C)all You’ve ev er want ed,

(Dm)all You’ve ev er want ed was my heart.

(C)Free dom’s arms (Dm)are o pen, my (Bb)chains have all (F)been bro ken.

Re (C)lent less love (Dm)has called me (F)from the (Bb)start, and all You want ed was my (C)heart.

(Oh.)

And all You want ed was my (C)heart.

(Oh.)

(Bb)All You’ve ev (F)er want ed was my (C)heart.

(Oh.)

And all You want ed was my (C)heart.

(Oh.)

(Bb)All You’ve ev (F)er want ed was my

All You've Ever Wanted by Casting Crowns — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All You've Ever Wanted” by Casting Crowns 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 160 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 "All You've Ever Wanted" 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 "All You've Ever Wanted"?: 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 Casting Crowns songs work for kids?: Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.