Is "Children 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 "Children 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 "Children Of God" use?

Just 11 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm7, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?

Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Children Of God

· by Steven Curtis Chapman

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Lyrics

Who are the treas ured and the prized?

Who is the ap ple of God’s eye?

Who is?

(Eb)We are, we are, we are.

Who are the ones who bear His name?

Who are the chil dren He has claimed as His?

(Eb)We are, we are, we are

the ones

God has sent His Son to res cue,

and now He (Bb)calls us His own.

We are the chil dren of (Bb)God,

we are the chil dren of (Eb)God.

We are the sons and the daugh ters, Al might y God is our Fa ther.

We are the chil dren of (Bb)God,

we are the chil dren of (Eb)God.

How can we (F)keep from sing ing?

We are the (Ebmaj7)chil dren of God.

La la la (Cm7)la la la (Bb)la la la la.

Who’ll keep the rocks from cry ing out?

Who are the voic es that will shout His praise?

(Eb)We are, we are, we are.

Who are the ones who bear His name?

Who are the chil dren He has claimed as His?

(Eb)We are, we are, we are.

How great

the love the Fa ther has shown us,

that He would (Bb)call us His own.

We are the chil dren of (Bb)God,

we are the chil dren of (Eb)God.

We are the sons and the daugh ters, Al might y God is our Fa ther.

We are the chil dren of (Bb)God,

we are the chil dren of (Eb)God.

How can we (F)keep from sing ing?

We are the (Ebmaj7)chil dren of God.

La la la (Cm7)la la la (Bb)la la la la.

We are His chil dren.

And we will (Dm7)sing

for (Eb)joy,

for the (Gm7)God on His (F)throne, He has (Dm7)come

for (Eb)us

and (Gm7)called us His (F)own.

And we will (Dm7)sing

for (Eb)joy

as the (Gm7)dear ly loved (F)chil dren of God.

Come on, let’s sing!

La la la (Cm7)la la la (Bb)la la la la.

We are the (Ebmaj7)chil dren of God.

La la la (Cm7)la la la (Bb)la la la la.

Children Of God by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Children Of God” by Steven Curtis Chapman 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 Eb at 148 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 "Children 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 "Children 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 "Children Of God" use?: Just 11 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm7, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?: Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.