Is "Asleep In The Light" 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 "Asleep In The Light"?

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 "Asleep In The Light" use?

Just 16 chords: A, Asus4, B, B7, Bm7, C#, C#7, C#aug, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Keith Green songs work for kids?

Try "GRACE BY WHICH I STAND", "THERE IS A REDEEMER", "EASTER SONG". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Asleep In The Light

· by Keith Green

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Lyrics

“Oh, Do you (Bm7)see, do you (D)see you all the (D)peo ple (E)sink ing (A)down.

You Don’t you (Bm7)care, you don’t you (D)care, are you (D)gon na (E)let (C#)them (F#m)drown?

But How (E)can you be so (A)numb not to care (Bm7)if (A)they (D)come?

and You (A)close (Bm7)your (A)eyes (E)and you (F#m)pre (E)tend (F#m7)the job’s (A)done.

“Oh, bless me, (Bm7)Lord, bless me, (D)Lord,” you know it’s (D)all I (E)ev er (A)hear.

You No one (Bm7)aches, you no one (D)hurts, no one (D)e ven (E)sheds (C#)one (F#m)tear.

But He (E)cries, He weeps, He (A)bleeds, and He cares (Bm7)for (A)your (D)needs,

He’s you (A)just (Bm7)lay (A)back (E)and you (F#m)keep (E)soak (F#m7)ing it (A)done.

(Asus)in.

(A)Oh, can’t you see (Bm7)it’s such (Asus)sin.

’Cause (B)He brings peo ple to your (E)door (Esus)and you (E)turn (C#m)them (E)a (C#)way as you a smile in and (F#m)say, “God (E)bless you, be at (A)peace,” and all heav (Bm7)en (A)just (D)weeps

’cause Je sus (D)came to your (A)door.

You’ve left Him (D)out on the (A)streets.

(A)grave

and you,

you can’t e ven (D)get out of bed.

(A)Oh, Je sus rose (Bm7)from (A)the (Asus)dead,

come (Bm7)on, (A)get out (Bm7)of your bed.

How (E)can you be so (A)numb not to care (Bm7)if (A)they (D)come?

You (A)close (Bm7)your (A)eyes (E)and (F#m)pre (E)tend (F#m7)the job’s (A)done.

(D)You (A)close (Bm7)your eyes (E)and (F#m7)pre tend (F#m7)the job’s (A)done.

(D)Don’t (A)close (Bm7)your (A)eyes, (E)don’t (F#m)pre (E)tend (F#m7)the (E)job’s (A)done.

Come a (Bm7)way, come a (D)way, come a (D)way with (E)Me, my (A)love.

Come a (Bm7)way, (from this (D)mess,) come a (D)way with (E)Me, my (A)love.

Come a (Asus)love.

Asleep In The Light by Keith Green — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Asleep In The Light” by Keith Green 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 A at 105 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 "Asleep In The Light" 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 "Asleep In The Light"?: 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 "Asleep In The Light" use?: Just 16 chords: A, Asus4, B, B7, Bm7, C#, C#7, C#aug, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Keith Green songs work for kids?: Try "GRACE BY WHICH I STAND", "THERE IS A REDEEMER", "EASTER SONG". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.