Come, Thou Almighty King

by Felice de Giardini

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Lyrics

Come, Thou al (C7)might y (F)King,

Help us Thy (Bb)name to (C)sing,

(Dm7)Help us to (Am)praise:

(C7)Fa ther all (F)glo ri ous, (C7)o’er all vic (F)to ri ous, Come, and reign (Am)o ver us, (C7)An cient of (F)Days.

(G)Come, Thou in (D7)car nate (G)Word,

Gird on Thy (C)might y (D)sword,

(Em7)Our prayer at (Bm)tend.

(D)Come and Thy (G)peo ple bless, (D)and give Thy (G)word suc cess: Spir it of (Bm)ho li ness, (D)on us de (G)scend.

Come, Thou Almighty King by Felice de Giardini — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Come, Thou Almighty King” by Felice de Giardini 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 110 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 "Come, Thou Almighty King" 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 "Come, Thou Almighty King"?
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.