Be Near

by Shane & Shane

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Lyrics

You are all,

big and small,

beau ti ful,

oh,

and won der ful.

To trust in grace through faith.

But Iโ€™m ask ing to taste.

For dark is light to You,

depths are height to You,

far is near.

But, (Asus)Lord, I need to (A)hear from You.

Be (D)near, O God.

Be near,

O God of us.

Your near

ness is to us our good.

Be near,

O God.

Be near,

O God of us.

Your near

ness is to us our good,

our

good.

Your full ness is mine,

rev e la tion di vine.

But, oh, to taste,

to know much more than a page,

to feel Your em brace.

For dark is light to You,

oh, the depths are height to You,

far is near.

But (Asus)Lord, I need to (A)hear from You.

Be good.

Be near,

O God.

Be (Bm7)near, O God of us.

Your near

ness is to us our good.

Be near,

O God.

Be near,

O God of us.

Your near

ness is to us our

(A)good,

my (Bm7)good.

Be Near by Shane & Shane โ€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows โ€œBe Nearโ€ by Shane & Shane in our color-coded kid songbook view โ€” 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 D at 120 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 โ€” 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 "Be Near" good for a child learning piano?
Yes โ€” 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 "Be Near"?
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 โ€” 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 โ€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Be Near" use?
Just 10 chords: A, Asus4, Bm7, D, Dsus2, Em7, F#m7, G, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Shane & Shane songs work for kids?
Try "YEARN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.