Is "East To West" 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 "East To West"?

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 "East To West" use?

Just 11 chords: A, Bm, C#m, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, E, E7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Casting Crowns songs work for kids?

Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

East To West

· by Casting Crowns

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Lyrics

Here I am, Lord, and I’m drown ing in Your (A)sea of for get ful ness.

The chains of yes ter day sur round me; I (A)yearn for peace and rest.

I don’t want to (E)end up where You found me, and it (A)ech oes in my mind,

keeps (E)me a wake to night.

I know You’ve cast my sin as far as the east is from the west, and I stand be fore You now as, as (A)though I’ve nev er sinned.

But to day I feel like I’m just (F#m)one mis take a way

from You (D)leav ing me this way.

(D)Je sus, can You show me just how (F#m7)far

the east is (A)from the west?

’Cause I can’t (Bm)bear to see the man I’ve been come (D)ris ing up in me a gain.

In the (F#m7)arms of Your mer cy I find rest,

’cause You know just how far the east is (A)from the west: from one scarred hand to the oth er.

I start the day, the war be gins, end less re mind ing of my sin.

Time and time a gain Your truth is drowned out (A)by the storm I’m in.

To day I feel like I’m just (F#m)one mis take a way

from You (D)leav ing me this way.

(D)Je sus, can You show me just how

from one scarred (E)hand to the oth er.

I know You’ve washed me white,

turned my dark ness in to light.

I need Your peace to get me through, to (D)get me through this night.

I can’t live by what I feel,

but by the truth Your Word re veals.

I’m not hold ing on to You, but You’re hold ing on to me.

You’re hold ing on to me.

Je sus, You know just how (A)far

the east is from the west.

I don’t (F#m7)have to see the man I’ve been come (D)ris ing up in me a gain.

In the (A)arms of Your mer cy I find rest,

’cause You know just how far the east is (A)from the west: from one scarred hand to the oth er.

(E)One scarred hand to the (F#m7)oth er.

From one scarred hand to the oth er.

East To West by Casting Crowns — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “East To West” by Casting Crowns 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 A at 72 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 "East To West" 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 "East To West"?: 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 "East To West" use?: Just 11 chords: A, Bm, C#m, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, E, E7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Casting Crowns songs work for kids?: Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.