Forgive Me

by Rebecca St. James

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Lyrics

For all the times Iโ€™ve failed You, Lord,

for give

me.

For all the ways Iโ€™ve fall en short,

Lord, for give me now.

God, Iโ€™m so in need of grace.

I fall up on my

face;

for give

me.

You see the tears fall down my face;

for give

me.

Take my fear, Lord, take my (F)shame.

Lord, for give me now.

Pur i fy me, make me new

like on ly You can

do.

For give

me.

Lord, we come to hon or You.

We are for giv

en.

We bring our love and thanks to

You.

We are for giv en now.

God, we praise You for Your grace.

Be fore You we are

raised,

for giv

en.

Oh.

God, we praise You for Your grace.

Be fore You we are

raised,

for giv

en,

oh,

for giv

en.

Forgive Me by Rebecca St. James โ€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows โ€œForgive Meโ€ by Rebecca St. James in our color-coded kid songbook view โ€” 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 92 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 โ€” 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 "Forgive Me" good for a child learning piano?
Yes โ€” 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 "Forgive Me"?
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 โ€” 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 โ€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Forgive Me" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, C, F, Fmaj7, Fsus2, G, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rebecca St. James songs work for kids?
Try "WAIT FOR ME", "ABOVE ALL", "BETTER IS ONE DAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.