At Calvary

by Daniel B. Towner

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Lyrics

(C)Years I spent in van i ty (F)and (C)pride, (G7)Car ing not my Lord was (C)cru (F)ci (C)fied, Know ing not it was for me (F)He (C)died On (Dm)Cal (G7)va (C)ry.

(F)Mer cy there was great and grace (C)was free; (G)Par don there was mul ti (C)plied to me; (F)There my bur dened soul found lib (C)er ty, At (Dm)Cal (G7)va (C)ry.

(C)By God’s Word at last my sin (F)I (C)learned; (G7)Then I trem bled at the (C)law (F)I’d (C)spurned, Till my guil ty soul im plor (F)ing (C)turned To (Dm)Cal (G7)va (C)ry.

(F)Mer cy there was great and grace (C)was free; (G)Par don there was mul ti (C)plied to me; (F)There my bur dened soul found lib (C)er ty, At (Dm)Cal (G7)va (C)ry.

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(F)Now I’ve giv’n to Je sus ev (Bb)’ry (F)thing; (C7)Now I glad ly own Him (F)as (Bb)my (F)King; Now my tured (F)can ly sing of (Gm)Cal (C7)va (F)ry.

(Bb)Mer cy there was great and (F)grace was free; (C7)Par don there was mul ti (F)plied (Gm7)to (F)me; (Bb)There my bur dened soul found lib (F)er ty, At (Gm)Cal (C7)va (F)ry.

At Calvary by Daniel B. Towner — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “At Calvary” by Daniel B. Towner 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 C at 110 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 "At Calvary" 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 "At Calvary"?
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.