Is "Answered Prayer" 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 "Answered Prayer"?

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 "Answered Prayer" use?

Just 16 chords: Am, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C7, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Answered Prayer

· by Anthony Little

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Lyrics

At the end of a long day

I can’t (Bb)close my (Csus)eyes.

Watch ing you as the sun sets,

as it (Bb)slow ly waves good bye,

it’s (Bb)times like these I (Csus)thank the Lord for the (F)life that (F)we share,

and (Bb)ev ’ry day I (F)spend with you is an (Eb)oth

(F)er

(Ebmaj7)an

swered (C)prayer.

(F)An swered (F)prayer

when your (Bbmaj7)heart touch es mine.

(Bb)We’ve found a love

on ly (Bb)few ev er find.

(C7sus)An swered (F)prayer,

oh, (Bbmaj7)now that you’re here

(Bb)our love grows rich

(Bb)year af ter year.

And if (Dm)life should end

to (C)mor row

I’d (Am)leave a mil lion aire,

’cause (F)in my heart

I’d (Dm7)take with me

a (Bb)life

(F)of

(C7sus)an

(C)swered

(F)prayer.

You have showed me the pow er

of what love can (Csus)do.

I see glimps es of heav en

with your (Bb)sim ple “I love (Csus)you.”

And (Bb)ev ’ry time

I (Csus)think of you,

it (F)al most (C)seems un (Dm)fair

(Bb)for a man like (F)me to have

so (Ebmaj7)man

(F)y

(Eb)an

(F)swered prayers.

An swered (Bb)year af ter (C)year, (Year af ter year.)

and if life should end to mor row

I’d (F)leave a mil lion aire,

’cause (F)in my heart

I’d (Dm7)take with me

a (Bb)life

(F)of

an swered (F)prayer.

(C)An swered (F)prayer.

Answered Prayer by Anthony Little — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Answered Prayer” by Anthony Little 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 90 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 "Answered Prayer" 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 "Answered Prayer"?: 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 "Answered Prayer" use?: Just 16 chords: Am, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C7, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.