Come Thou Fount

by Chris Tomlin

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Come, Thou (D)Fount of ev ’ry (A)bless ing, tune my (G)heart to sing Thy (D)grace.

Streams of mer cy, nev er (A)ceas ing, call for (G)songs of loud est (D)praise.

Teach me (Bm)some mel (G)o dious (D)son net, sung by (Bm)flam ing (G)tongues a (D)bove.

Praise the mount, I’m fixed up (A)on it, mount of (G)Thy re deem ing (D)love.

Here I (D)raise my Eb e (A)ne zer, hith er (G)by Thy help I (D)come.

And I hope, by Thy good (A)pleas ure, safe ly (G)to ar rive at (D)home.

Je sus (Bm)sought me (G)when a (D)stran ger, wan d’ring (Bm)from the (G)fold of (D)God.

He, to res cue me from (A)dan ger, in ter (G)posed His pre cious (D)blood.

Here I

How Your (Gsus2)kind ness yet pur (D)sues me, how Your (Gsus2)mer cy nev er (D)fails me.

Till the (Gsus2)day that death shall (Bm)loose me, I will (Gsus2)sing,

oh, (A)I will sing.

(Gmaj7)O to (Gsus2)sing,

oh, (A)I will sing.

How Your (Gsus2)kind ness yet pur (D)sues me, how Your (Gsus2)mer cy nev er (D)fails me.

Till the (Gsus2)day that death shall (Bm)loose me, I will (Gsus2)sing,

oh, (A)I will sing.

(D)Till the (Gsus2)day that death shall (Bm)loose me, I will (Gsus2)sing,

oh, (A)I will sing.

Prone to (Bm)wan der, (G)Lord, I (D)feel it, prone to (Bm)leave the (G)God I (D)love.

Here’s my heart, Lord, take and (A)seal it, seal it (G)for Thy courts a (D)bove.

Here’s my heart, Lord, take and (A)seal it, seal it (G)for Thy courts a (D)bove.

Come Thou Fount by Chris Tomlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Come Thou Fount 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 D at 69 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 Fount" 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 Fount"?
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 "Come Thou Fount" use?
Just 6 chords: A, Bm, D, G, Gmaj7, Gsus2. Take it one section at a time.
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.