Amen

by Dave Barnes

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We will have (Db)love;

we will have pain.

There will be (Db)days and days (Ab)and days that feel the same.

We will have (Eb)fear;

we will have joy.

There (Bbm7)may be lit tle girls and lit tle boys.

We will have (Db)friends;

we will have peace.

There will be (Db)nights of lights (Ab)and mu sic till you sleep.

We will be (Eb)strong,

but we will still break.

There will be We’ll (Bbm7)live through so much (Eb)more than we could take.

A men,

a men.

(Eb)With the dawn, we all be gin a gain.

(Ab)A men,

a men.

What is done and yet to come,

a men.

We will have (Db)hope;

we will have doubt.

There will be (Db)mem ’ries we (Ab)could nev er live with sleep.

We will have (Eb)tears;

but there will be graves.

There will be We’ll (Bbm7)pray ers that we (Eb)nev er thought we’d pray.

A men,

a men.

(Eb)With the dawn, we all be gin a gain.

(Ab)A men,

a men.

What is done and yet to come,

a men.

We will have

In the (Cm7)sun or the (Db)storm,

the (Eb)flood or the flame;

when ev ’ry thing’s wrong, and (Eb)I’m the one to blame;

in (Cm7)heart ache or (Db)hope,

I (Eb)swear I’ll say,

I’ll say:

A men, (Ab)(A

men.

(Bbm)A

(Ab)men.

(Bbm)A

(Ab)men.)

(Bbm)A

(Ab)men.

Amen by Dave Barnes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Amen” by Dave Barnes 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 Db at 68 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 "Amen" 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 "Amen"?
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 "Amen" use?
Just 9 chords: Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, C7, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj9, Eb, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dave Barnes songs work for kids?
Try "On a Night Like This", "FAMILY TREE", "I HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.