Be Thou My Vision

by Eden's Bridge

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(C)Be Thou my vi sion, O Lord of my heart.

Be (G)all else but naught to me, (F)save that Thou (G)art.

Be (F)Thou my best (Cmaj7)thought in the (C)day and the (F)night.

Both (C)wak ing and (G)sleep ing, Thy (F)pres ence my light.

(C)Be Thou my wis dom, be (F)Thou my true (C)Word.

Be (G)Thou ev er (Am)with me and (F)I with Thee, (G)Lord.

Be (F)Thou my great (Em)Fa ther and (C)I Thy true (F)son.

Be (C)Thou in me (Cmaj7)dwell ing, and (F)I with Thee one.

(C)Be Thou my breast plate, my (F)sword for the (C)fight.

Be (G)Thou my whole (F)ar mor, be (C)Thou my true (Cmaj7)might.

Be (F)Thou my sole (Em)shel ter, be (C)Thou my strong (F)tow’r.

Oh, (C)raise Thou me (Cmaj7)home ward, great (F)pow’r of my pow’r.

Rich es I need not, nor (F)man’s emp ty (C)praise.

Be (G)Thou mine in her i tance, (F)now and al (C)ways.

Be (F)Thou and Thou (C)on ly the first in my (F)heart.

O (C)Sov ’reign of (Cmaj7)heav en, my (F)treas ure Thou art.

High King of heav en, Thou (F)heav en’s bright (C)sun,

O (G)grant me its (F)joys af ter (C)vic t’ry is (G)won.

Great (F)heart of my (Em)own heart, what (C)ev er be (F)fall,

still (C)be Thou my (Cmaj7)vi sion, O (F)Rul er of (F)all.

Be Thou My Vision by Eden's Bridge — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Be Thou My Vision” by Eden's Bridge 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 88 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 "Be Thou My Vision" 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 "Be Thou My Vision"?
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 "Be Thou My Vision" use?
Just 8 chords: Am, C, Cmaj7, Csus2, Em, F, Fsus2, G. Take it one section at a time.