Beautiful

by Shawn McDonald

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As I look in to the stars,

Iโ€™m pon der ing how far a way (Dm7)they are,

how You hold them in Your hands,

and still You know (F)this man.

You know my in ner most be (Dm7)ing, oh,

e ven bet ter than I know, than I know my self.

What a beau ti (F)ful God,

what a beau ti ful God.

And what

am I

that I might be called Your child?

What am I,

what am (C)I

that You might know me, my King?

What am I,

what am I,

what am I?

As I look off in to the dis tance,

watch ing the sun roll on by,

beau ti ful col ors (F)all a round me, oh,

paint ed all o ver the (Dm7)sky.

The same hands that cre at ed all of this,

they cre at ed you and I.

What am I,

what am I

that You might die, that I might (F)live?

What am I,

what am I,

what am I,

what am I?

(Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.)

What am I,

what am I,

what am I?

What am I,

what am I?

Beautiful by Shawn McDonald โ€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows โ€œBeautifulโ€ by Shawn McDonald 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 Bb at 66 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 "Beautiful" 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 "Beautiful"?
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 "Beautiful" use?
Just 5 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Dm7, F. Take it one section at a time.
What other Shawn McDonald songs work for kids?
Try "Hallelujah". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.