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Awake My Soul

· by Chris Tomlin

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Lyrics

Breathe on me,

breath of God,

breathe on me.

Breathe on me,

breath of God,

breathe on me.

(Em7)I come a live, I’m a (C)live when You breathe on me.

(Em7)I come a live, I’m a (C)live when You breathe on me.

A (Em7)wake, a wake, a (C)wake, my soul.

God, res ur (D)rect these bones from (Em7)death to life, for (C)You a lone

a wake my (D)soul.

Speak to me,

Word of God,

speak to me.

Speak to me,

Word of God,

speak to me.

(Em7)I come a live, I’m a (C)live when You breathe on me.

(Em7)I come a live, I’m a (C)live when You breathe on me.

A (Em7)wake, a wake, a (C)wake, my soul.

God, res ur (D)rect these bones from (Em7)death to life, for (C)You a lone

a wake my (D)soul.

Speak to me, (D)soul.

I hear the sound of an (C)ar my wak ing.

I feel the ground un der (D)my feet shak ing.

Ho ly fi re fall,

ho ly fi re fall.

I hear the sound of an (C)ar my wak ing.

I feel the ground un der (D)my feet shak ing.

Ho ly fi re fall,

ho ly fi re fall.

Ho ly fi re fall,

ho ly fi re fall.

A (Em7)wake, a wake, a (C)wake, my soul.

God, res ur (D)rect these bones from (Em7)death to life, for (C)You a lone

a wake my (D)soul.

A (Em7)wake, a wake, a (C)wake, my soul.

God, res ur (D)rect these bones from (Em7)death to life, for (C)You a lone

a wake my (D)soul.

A (D)soul.

Awake My Soul by Chris Tomlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Awake My Soul” by Chris Tomlin 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 G at 107 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 "Awake My Soul" 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 "Awake My Soul"?: 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 "Awake My Soul" use?: Just 4 chords: C, D, Em7, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Chris Tomlin songs work for kids?: Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.