Is "Better Is One Day" 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 "Better Is One Day"?

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 "Better Is One Day" use?

Just 12 chords: A, Apow, Asus2, Asus4, Bm, C, D, Dpow, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Rebecca St. James songs work for kids?

Try "WAIT FOR ME", "ABOVE ALL", "FORGIVE ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Better Is One Day

· by Rebecca St. James

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Lyrics

(D)(One day, ay,

(Asus)one day, ay,

(D)one day, ay.)

How (D5)love ly (Dsus)is Your (D5)dwell ing place,

oh Lord Al might y,

for (D5)my soul (Dsus)longs and (D5)e ven faints for (A5)You.

For (D5)here my (Dsus)heart is (D5)sat is fied,

with in Your pres ence;

I (D5)sing be (Dsus)neath the (D5)shad ow of Your (Asus2)wings.

(CN.C.)’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (A)one day in Your house, bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts than (D)thou sands else where.

’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (A)one day in Your house, bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts than (D)thou sands else where,

than thou sands else where.

One (D5)thing I (Dsus)ask and (D5)I would seek:

to see Your beau ty,

to (D5)find You (Dsus)in the (D5)place Your glo ry (A5)dwells.

One (D5)thing I (Dsus)ask and (D5)I would seek:

to see Your beau ty,

to (D5)find You (Dsus)in the (D5)place Your glo ry (Asus2)dwells.

(CN.C.)’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (A)one day in Your house, bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts than (D)thou sands else where.

’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (A)one day in Your house, bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts than (D)thou sands else where,

than thou sands else where.

One where.

My heart and flesh cry (A)out for You, the Liv ing (A)God.

Your Spir it’s wa ter (A)for my soul.

I’ve tast ed and I’ve (A)seen; come once a gain to (A)me.

I will draw near (A)to You, I will draw near to You.

La, ee.

’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts,

bet ter is (D)one day in Your house.

’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (A)one day in Your house, bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts than (D)thou sands else where.

’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (A)one day in Your house, bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts than (D)thou sands else where,

than thou sands else where,

than (D)thou sands else where.

Better Is One Day by Rebecca St. James — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Better Is One Day” by Rebecca St. James 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 D at 100 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 "Better Is One Day" 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 "Better Is One Day"?: 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 "Better Is One Day" use?: Just 12 chords: A, Apow, Asus2, Asus4, Bm, C, D, Dpow, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rebecca St. James songs work for kids?: Try "WAIT FOR ME", "ABOVE ALL", "FORGIVE ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.