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Goodness, Love And Mercy

· by Chris Tomlin

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Lyrics

O Lord,

You’re my shep herd.

You make me lie in fields of green.

You lead me by

the still wa ters, You re store right eous ness to me.

Though I walk

through the val ley,

I will fear no e vil thing,

for You are with me,

and You (Csus)com

fort me.

Sure ly good ness, love (Csus)and mer cy

will fol low wher ev er I go.

Sure ly good ness, love (Csus)and mer cy

will fol low wher ev er I go.

Sure (F)ly (Bb)good ness, love (Csus)and mer cy

will fol low wher ev er I go.

O Lord,

You’re my shep herd.

You make me lie in fields of green.

You lead me by

the still wa ters, You re store right eous ness to me.

Though I walk

through the val ley,

I will fear no e vil thing,

for You are with me, God,

and You (D)com

fort me,

You (G)com fort me.

Sure (G)ly (C)good ness, love (Dsus)and mer cy

will fol low wher ev (G)er I go.

Sure (G)ly (C)good ness, love (Dsus)and mer cy

will fol low wher ev (G)er I go.

Sure (G)ly (C)good ness, love (Dsus)and mer cy

will fol low wher ev er I go.

Oh,

(C)yeah,

(D)wher ev (D#dim)er I go,

wher (Dsus)ev er I go,

(G)sure ly (D)good (D#dim)ness and mer (D)cy.

I’m gon na (C)dwell in the (G)house of the (D)Lord (D#dim7)for ev er.

I’m gon na (C)dwell in the (G)house of the (D)Lord (D#dim7)for ev er.

I’m gon na (C)dwell in the (G)house of the (D)Lord (D#dim7)for ev er.

I’m gon na (C)dwell in the (G)house of the (D)Lord (D#dim7)for ev er.

I’m

Wher (Dsus)ev er I go,

sure (G)ly (C)good ness, love (Dsus)and mer cy

will fol low wher ev (G)er I go.

Sure (G)ly (C)good ness, love (Dsus)and mer cy

will fol low wher ev (G)er I go.

Sure (G)ly (C)good ness, love (Dsus)and mer cy

will fol low wher ev er I go.

Goodness, Love And Mercy by Chris Tomlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Goodness, Love And Mercy” 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 Bb at 96 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 "Goodness, Love And Mercy" 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 "Goodness, Love And Mercy"?: 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 "Goodness, Love And Mercy" use?: Just 18 chords: Am, Bb, Bbsus2, C, Csus2, Csus4, D, D#dim, +10 more. 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.