Give Me Jesus

by Jeremy Camp

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Lyrics

In the morn ing,

when I rise,

in the morn ing,

when I (C)rise,

in the morn ing,

when I rise,

give me Je

(C)sus.

Give me (Em7)Je

sus,

give me (F2)Je

sus,

you can have

all this (F2)world,

just give me Je

(C)sus.

When I

am a lone,

(F2)when I

am a lone,

oh, (Am7)when I

am a lone,

give me Je

(C)sus.

Give me

(F2)Je

sus,

give me

Je sus.

When I

come to die,

(F2)when I

come to die,

oh, (Am7)when I

come to die,

give me Je

(C)sus.

Give me (Em7)Je

sus,

give me (F2)Je

sus,

you can have

all this (F2)world,

just give me Je

(C)sus.

Give me (Em7)Je

sus,

give me (F2)Je

sus,

you can have

all this (F2)world,

just give me Je

(C)sus.

Give me (F2)world,

you can have

all this (F2)world,

you can have

all this (F2)world,

just give me Je

(C)sus.

sus.)

(C)(Je

sus.)

Give Me Jesus by Jeremy Camp — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Give Me Jesus” by Jeremy Camp 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 84 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 "Give Me 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 "Give Me 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 "Give Me Jesus" use?
Just 4 chords: Am7, C, Em7, F. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Jeremy Camp songs work for kids?
Try "Give You Glory", "Beautiful One", "THERE WILL BE A DAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.