Give Us Clean Hands

by Chris Tomlin

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We bow our hearts,

we bend our knees.

Oh Spir it, come make us hum (Ab)ble.

We turn our eyes

from e vil things.

Oh Lord, we cast out our i dols.

So give us clean hands

and give us pure hearts.

Let us not lift our souls to an oth er.

And give us hands

and give us pure hearts.

Let us not lift our souls to an oth er.

Oh God, let us be a gen er a tion that seeks,

(Ebsus)who seeks Your face,

oh (Ebsus)God of Ja cob.

Oh God, let us be a gen er a tion that seeks,

(Ebsus)who seeks Your face,

oh (Eb)God of Ja cob.

We bow our hearts,

we bend our knees.

Oh Spir it, come make us hum (Ab)ble.

We turn our eyes

from e vil things.

Oh Lord, we cast out our i dols.

So give us clean hands

and give us pure hearts.

Let us not lift our souls to an oth er.

And give us hands

and give us pure hearts.

Let us not lift our souls to an oth er.

Oh God, let us be a gen er a tion that seeks,

(Ebsus)who seeks Your face,

oh (Ebsus)God of Ja cob.

Oh God, let us be a gen er a tion that seeks,

(Ebsus)who seeks Your face,

oh (Eb)God of Ja cob.

Oh God of Ja cob.

So give us clean hands

Oh God of Ja cob.

Oh God of Ja cob.

Give Us Clean Hands by Chris Tomlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Give Us Clean Hands” by Chris Tomlin 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 Db at 72 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 "Give Us Clean Hands" 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 Us Clean Hands"?
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 Us Clean Hands" use?
Just 8 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bbm7, Db, Eb, Eb7, Ebsus4, Fm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Chris Tomlin songs work for kids?
Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.