Is "Child Of God" 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 "Child Of God"?

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 "Child Of God" use?

Just 13 chords: A, Amaj7, Apow, Asus2, Asus4, Bm, D, Dmaj7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Amy Grant songs work for kids?

Try "THAT'S WHAT LOVE IS FOR", "GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST", "I NEED A SILENT NIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Child Of God

· by Amy Grant

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Lyrics

(A)This is not the (D)way (A)I dreamed the (D)sto ry would un (A)fold:

a (A)sta ble and a (D)bed of hay, ior a (A)night so clear and (E)cold.

The (A)on ly Child of (D)God be (A)got ten, (D)in my arms I (A)hold.

To (D)us is born Em (A)man

(E)u (A)el.

Ho ly (D)Child (E)of (A)hope, per fect (D)Child (E)of (A)peace,

(D)born to be the Lord (A)of life in (E)me.

(A)Oh, my (D)pre (E)cious (A)Son, Heav en’s (D)Child (E)has (F#m)come

to (D)make of me a (A)Child (Asus2)of (A)God.

(A)I am just a (D)peas (A)ant girl of (D)sim ple, hon est (A)means.

a (A)Who am I to (D)hold the Sav ior a (A)sent to set men (E)free,

to (A)know the Child that (D)I gave (A)life will (D)give His life for (A)me?

The (D)an gels sing, “Em (A)man

(E)u (A)el.”

Ho ly (D)Child (E)of (A)hope, per fect (D)Child (E)of (A)peace,

(D)born to be the Lord (A)of life in (E)me.

(A)Oh, my (D)pre (E)cious (A)Son, Heav en’s (D)Child (E)has (F#m)come

to (D)make of me a (A)Child (Asus2)of (A)God.

(A)God.

Oh, my pre (E)cious (A)Son, Heav en’s (D)Child (E)has (Dmaj7)come

to (D)make of me a (A)child (E)of (F#m)God.

Oh, to (D)make of me a (A)child

of (A)God.

Child Of God by Amy Grant — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Child Of God” by Amy Grant 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 108 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a wonderful workout for navigating rich chord voicings at a gentle ballad tempo — don't let 108 BPM fool you into thinking it's easy, because thirteen distinct chords means your right hand will be reshaping constantly. Your left hand holds a pedal bass pattern, so lock that in first until it feels automatic, then layer in the right hand. Pay special attention to the transitions around F#m, F#m7, and Bm — those black-key shapes sit differently under your fingers than the open C-area chords like Fmaj7 and G, and rushing between them is where most stumbles happen. Loop any passage that shifts between sharp-heavy and natural-key chords until the motion feels smooth at half tempo before speeding up. The suspended chords (Asus2, Asus4) need clean resolution into A, so voice those deliberately. This is the piece that will genuinely build your confidence with major seventh and suspended shapes in a musical, peaceful context.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Child Of God" 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 "Child Of God"?: 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 "Child Of God" use?: Just 13 chords: A, Amaj7, Apow, Asus2, Asus4, Bm, D, Dmaj7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Amy Grant songs work for kids?: Try "THAT'S WHAT LOVE IS FOR", "GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST", "I NEED A SILENT NIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.