Born That We May Have Life

· by Chris Tomlin

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No rep u ta tion, no state ly bear ing, no pal ace bed (C)ing for roy al ty; but a star in the heav ens, a sign full of won der an nounc ing the com ing of the King of of kings.

(D)man.

Re (C)joice, O (G)world, your Sav ior has (D)come,

thru the (G)love of a vir gin’s (D)womb.

(C)Son of (G)God,

(Am)Son of (B)Man,

(Em)born (D)that (C)we (G)may (Am)have life.

You were (C)born that (G)we may have life.

A throne in a man ger, a in a cra dle, the den re veal (C)ing this glo ous plan

of the Child who would suf fer, the Child who would con quer the sin of ev wom an, the the sin of ev ’ry (D)man.

Re (C)joice, O (G)world, your Sav ior has (D)come,

thru the (G)love of a vir gin’s (D)womb.

(C)Son of (G)God,

(Am)Son of (B)Man,

(Em)born (D)that (C)we (G)may (Am)have life.

You were (C)born that (G)we may have life.

A throne in a man life.

Re (C)born that (G)we may have life,

You were (C)born that (G)we may have life.

(Em)Born (D)that (C)we (G)may (Am)have life.

You were (C)born that (G)we may have life.

You were (C)born that (G)we may have life.

Born That We May Have Life by Chris Tomlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Born That We May Have Life” by Chris Tomlin 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 G at 100 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 "Born That We May Have Life" 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 "Born That We May Have Life"?: 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.
What other Chris Tomlin songs work for kids?: Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.