Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus

· by Chris Tomlin

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Come, Thou long ex pect ed Je

sus, born

to set Thy peo ple free.

From our fears and sins re lease us; let us find our rest in Thee.

Is rael’s strength and con

so la

tion, hope

of all

the earth

Thou art.

Dear

de sire

of ev

’ry na

tion, joy

of ev

’ry long

ing heart.

(CN.C.)Born

Thy peo

ple to

de liv

er, born

a Child

and yet

a King.

Born

to reign

in us

for ev

er; now

Thy gra

cious king

dom bring.

By

Thine own

e ter

nal Spir

it, rule

in all

our hearts

a lone.

By

Thine all

suf fi

cient mer

it, raise

us to

Thy glo

rious throne.

By

Thine all

suf fi

cient mer

it, raise

us to

Thy glo

rious throne.

Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus by Chris Tomlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus” 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 100 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 Long-expected Jesus" 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 Long-expected Jesus"?: 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.
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.