Is "Beyond Me" 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 "Beyond Me"?

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 "Beyond Me" use?

Just 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, Dm9, Dmin, F, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other tobyMac songs work for kids?

Try "MADE TO LOVE", "CITY ON OUR KNEES", "STEAL MY SHOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Beyond Me

· by tobyMac

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Lyrics

Call it a rea (G)son to re treat;

I got some dreams (G)that are (C)big ger than (F)me.

I might be (Am)out matched, out (G)sized, the (C)un der dog (F)in the fight of my life.

Is it so cra (G)zy to be lieve

(CN.C.)that You (Am)gave me the stars, (G)put them (C)out of my (F)reach,

called me to wa (G)ters a (C)lit tle too (F)deep?

Oh, I’ve nev er been (G)so a (C)ware of my (F)need.

You keep on mak ing me see it’s (F)way be yond me.

It’s way be yond me.

Yeah, it’s out of my league.

It’s way be yond me.

It’s way be yond (Dm7)me.

It’s way be yond an y thing that I got (G)the strength to do.

In o ver my head (G)keeps me (C)count ing on (F)You.

I’m leav ing the (Am)sweet spot, sure (G)shot, (C)trad ing it all (F)for the plans You got.

Is it so cra (G)zy to be lieve

(CN.C.)that You

You take me to the place where I know I need You,

straight to the depths (C)that I can’t (G)han dle on my own.

And, (F)Lord, I know, I know I need You,

so (Am)take me to Your great,

take me to Your great un known.

It’s way be yond me, way, way (F)be yond me.

It’s, it’s (Am)way, way be yond (G)me, way, way, way (F)be yond (CN.C.)me.

Yeah, You (Am)gave me the stars, (G)put them (C)out of my (F)reach,

called me to wa (G)ters just a (C)lit tle too (F)deep.

Oh, I’ve nev er been (G)so a (C)ware of my (F)need.

Yeah, You keep on mak ing me see it’s (CN.C.)way be yond me.

It’s way be yond me.

Yeah, it’s out of my league.

It’s way be yond me.

It’s way be yond (Dm7)me.

It’s way be yond me.

You (Am)take me to the place where I know I (G)need You,

straight to the depths that I can’t han dle on my own.

You (Am)take me to the place where I know I (G)need You.

Oh, (F)take me to Your great,

take me to Your great un (CN.C.)known.

Beyond Me by tobyMac — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Beyond Me” by tobyMac 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 112 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 "Beyond Me" 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 "Beyond Me"?: 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 "Beyond Me" use?: Just 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, Dm9, Dmin, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other tobyMac songs work for kids?: Try "MADE TO LOVE", "CITY ON OUR KNEES", "STEAL MY SHOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.