Empty And Beautiful

by Matt Maher

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Lyrics

My past won’t stop haunt ing me.

In this (Bbm7)pris on there’s a fight be tween who I (Ebsus)am

and (Db)who I used to be.

This thorn in my side is a grace,

for be (Bbm7)cause of it the flesh and blood of God was of fered in my place,

my place.

You (Ab)fought the fight in me.

You chased me down and fin ished the race.

(Eb)I was (Ab)blind, but now I see.

Je sus, You kept the faith in me.

Where did my best friends go?

At my de fense they dis ap peared just like Your (Ebsus)friends

(Db)did to You, O Lord.

But You were there, You gave me strength,

so this (Bbm)lit tle one might come to know the glo ry (Eb)of Your name,

Your name.

You

A wait ing,

I’m set a part

like in cense

to Your heart.

A li ba tion,

I’m pour ing out, emp ty and beau ti ful,

beau ti ful,

beau ti ful.

You fought the fight in me.

You chased me down and fin ished the race.

I was (Ab)blind, but now I see.

Je sus, You kept the faith in me.

You fought the fight in me,

You chased me down and fin ished the race.

(Eb)I was (Ab)blind, but now I see.

Je sus, You kept the faith in me.

Je sus, You kept the faith in me.

Sav ior, You kept the faith in me.

Empty And Beautiful by Matt Maher β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œEmpty And Beautiful” by Matt Maher in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 Db at 76 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement β€” 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 β€” 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 "Empty And Beautiful" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "Empty And Beautiful"?
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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Empty And Beautiful" use?
Just 14 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Db, Db6, Dbm, Eb, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Matt Maher songs work for kids?
Try "Adoration", "Behold the Lamb of God", "ALIVE AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.