Grace By Which I Stand

by Keith Green

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(Fm)Whoa.

Whoa.

(Dbmaj7)Whoa.

(Fm)Lord,

I the (Fm)feel ings are not cial the same.

I guess (Eb)I’m old er,

I guess I’ve changed; new;

but like Pe and how I (Fm)wish it had been ex plained

one that as you’re grow ing and I bet you must re mem

You, ber

that noth ing lasts,

ex (Csus)cept the grace (C7)of God by which I (Db)stand,

in Je sus.

I (Cm)know (Ab)that (Db)I

(C)would

(Fm)sure ly (Ab)fall a way,

ex cept for grace

by which I’m (Fm)saved.

Whoa

Whoa.

(Dbmaj7)Whoa.

(Fm)Lord,

I re (Fm)mem ber that spe cial the way

I vowed (Eb)to serve You

when it was brand new;

but like Pe ter, how I (Fm)can’t e ven watch and pray

one that hour you’re with You.

and I bet I could de ny

You, too.

And noth ing lasts,

ex (Csus)cept the grace (C7)of God by which I (Db)stand,

in Je sus.

I’m (Cm)sure (Ab)that (Db)my

(C)whole

(Fm)life would (Ab)waste a way,

ex cept for grace

by which I’m (Fm)saved.

Whoa

Whoa.

(Dbmaj7)Whoa.

Grace By Which I Stand by Keith Green — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Grace By Which I Stand” by Keith Green 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 120 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 "Grace By Which I Stand" 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 "Grace By Which I Stand"?
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 "Grace By Which I Stand" use?
Just 14 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Absus4, Bbm7, C, C7, Cm, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Keith Green songs work for kids?
Try "ASLEEP IN THE LIGHT", "THERE IS A REDEEMER", "EASTER SONG". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.