Is "Cry Out To 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 "Cry Out To 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.

How many chords does "Cry Out To Jesus" use?

Just 13 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, Csus2, Dm7, F, F6, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Third Day songs work for kids?

Try "Born in Bethlehem", "God Of Wonders", "I NEED A MIRACLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Cry Out To Jesus

· by Third Day

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Lyrics

To (C)ev er y one who’s lost some one they love

they’ve (C)long be fore it was their time,

and they’ve (Am)feel like the days you had (Am7)were not e nough when you said good bye.

And to (C)all of the peo ple with bur dens and pains

you (C)keep ing you back from your life, back a gain, you be (Am)lieve that there’s noth ing and there is no one who can make it right:

There is (Fsus2)hope for the help less, (C)rest for the wea ry and (Am7)love for the bro ken heart.

And there is (Fsus2)grace and for give ness, (C)mer cy and heal ing; He’ll (Am7)meet you wher ev er you are.

Cry out to (F)Je sus.

(F)Cry out to (C)Je

(F)sus.

For the (C)mar riage that’s strug gl ing just to hang on,

they’ve (C)lost all of their faith in love,

and they’ve (Am)done all they can to make (Am7)it right a gain, still it’s not e nough.

For the (C)ones who can’t break the ad dic tions and chains;

you (C)try to give up but you come back a gain, just re (Am)mem ber that you’re not a lone in your shame and your suf fer ing:

There is (Fsus2)hope for the help less, (C)rest for the wea ry and (Am7)love for the bro ken heart.

And there is (Fsus2)grace and for give ness, (C)mer cy and heal ing; He’ll (Am7)meet you wher ev er you are.

Cry out to (F)Je sus.

(F)Cry out to (C)Je

(F)sus.

For the Cry out to (F)Je

sus.

When you’re lone ly,

and it feels like the whole world is fall ing on you,

you just reach out,

you just cry out to Je sus,

cry to Je sus.

To the (C)wid ow who suf fers from be ing a lone,

(C)wip ing the tears from her eyes,

and for the (Am)chil dren a round the world (Am7)with out a home, say a prayer to night.

There is (Fsus2)hope for the help less, (C)rest for the wea ry and (Am7)love for the bro ken heart.

And there is (Fsus2)grace and for give ness, (C)mer cy and heal ing; He’ll (Am7)meet you wher ev er you (G)are.

There is (Fsus2)hope for the help less, (C)rest for the wea ry and (Am7)love for the bro ken heart.

And there is (Fsus2)grace and for give ness, (C)mer cy and heal ing; He’ll (Am7)meet you wher ev er you (G)are.

There is Cry out to (F)Je sus.

Cry out to (C)Je sus.

Oh, cry out to Je sus.

Cry out to Je sus.

Cry Out To Jesus by Third Day — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cry Out To Jesus” by Third Day 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 C at 135 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 "Cry Out To 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 "Cry Out To 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.
How many chords does "Cry Out To Jesus" use?: Just 13 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, Csus2, Dm7, F, F6, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Third Day songs work for kids?: Try "Born in Bethlehem", "God Of Wonders", "I NEED A MIRACLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.