Church Bells

by Carrie Underwood

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Jen ny (D5)grew up wild like a black foot dai sy, (Am)out in the shack with a blue tick hound.

(Bb)Broke as hell, but blessed with beau ty, the (C)kind that a rich man can’t turn down.

(Dm)She caught the eye of an oil man, danc ing (Am)one sum mer night in a dime store dress.

(Bb)She had the looks, he had the man sion, and you can fig ure out the rest.

It was all ros es, drip ping in dia monds, sip ping on cham pagne.

She was all up town, wear ing that the white gown, tak ing his the last name.

She could hear those (Bb)church bells ring ing, ring ing,

and up in the loft, that (Dm)whole choir sing ing, (F)sing ing.

Fold your hands and close your eyes.

Yeah, it’s all gon na be all right.

And just lis ten to the (Dm)church bells ring ing, (F)ring ing.

Yeah, they’re ring ing.

(Dm)Jen ny was host ing Jun ior League par ties and hav ing din ner at the coun try club.

(Bb)Ev ’ry one thought they were Ken and Bar bie, but Ken was al ways get ting way too drunk.

(Dm)Sat ur day night, af ter a few too man y, (C)he came home read y to fight.

And (Bb)all his mon ey could nev er save Jen ny from the dev il liv ing in his eyes.

It was all

Yeah, they’re ring ing.

(Dm)Jen ny slipped some thing in his Ten nes see Whis key (Am)no law man was ev er gon na find.

And (Bb)how he died is still a mys t’ry, but (C)he hit a wom an for the ver y last time.

She could hear those (Bb)church bells ring ing, ring ing,

stand ing there in a (Dm)black dress, sing ing, (F)sing ing.

Fold your hands and close your eyes.

Yeah, it’s all gon na be all right.

And just lis ten to the (Dm)church bells ring ing, ring ing.

Yeah, they’re (CN.C.)ring ing.

Church Bells by Carrie Underwood — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Church Bells by Carrie Underwood 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 Bb at 76 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 "Church Bells" 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 "Church Bells"?
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 "Church Bells" use?
Just 7 chords: A, Am, Bb, C, Dm, Dpow, F. Take it one section at a time.
What other Carrie Underwood songs work for kids?
Try "EVER EVER AFTER", "INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN", "JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.