Is "Great Is The Lord" 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 "Great Is The Lord"?

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 "Great Is The Lord" use?

Just 11 chords: A, Asus4, Bb, Bm, C, D, E, Em, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Michael W. Smith songs work for kids?

Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU", "PLACE IN THIS WORLD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Great Is The Lord

· by Michael W. Smith

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Lyrics

(Em7)Great is the Lord, He is (D)ho ly and just, by His (A)pow er we trust in His (D)love.

(Em7)Great is the Lord, He is (D)faith ful and true, by His (A)mer cy He proves He is (D)love.

(C)Great is the Lord, and (D)wor thy of glo ry.

(C)Great is the Lord, and (D)wor thy of praise.

(C)Great is the Lord, now (A)lift up your voice, now (Bm)lift up your voice.

(Em7)Great

is the (Bm)Lord.

(Em7)Great

is the (D)Lord.

(Em7)Great is the Lord, He is (D)ho ly and just, by His (A)pow er we trust in His (D)love.

(Em7)Great is the Lord, He is (D)faith ful and true, by His (A)mer cy He proves He is (D)love.

(C)Great are You, Lord, and (D)wor thy of glo ry.

(C)Great are You, Lord, and (D)wor thy of praise.

(C)Great are You, Lord, I (A)lift up my voice, I (Bm)lift up my voice.

(Em7)Great

are You, (Bm)Lord.

(Em7)Great

are You (D)Lord.

(D)Lord.

Great are you, (Bb)Lord.

Great are you, (G)Lord.

Great are you, Lord.

Great Is The Lord by Michael W. Smith — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Great Is The Lord” by Michael W. Smith 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 D at 93 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement sits in the key of D at a gentle 93 BPM, which gives you plenty of breathing room to focus on clean chord changes rather than rushing through them. Your left hand follows a walking bass pattern, so practice that independently first — keep it smooth and steady, almost like a calm heartbeat underneath the melody. The chord set includes eleven chords, and the ones to watch are the Bb and C, which briefly pull you outside the key of D; let your hand shift early and stay relaxed through those transitions so they don't catch you off guard. The Asus4 resolving to A is a shape worth drilling on its own because you'll feel it click once your fourth finger learns to lift cleanly. I'd suggest looping the sections where those out-of-key chords appear at about half tempo until the movement feels automatic, then bring the whole piece up to speed. The F# chord can also sneak up on you, so map out the fingering before you play through. Overall, this peaceful, vocal-style melody is a fantastic way to build confidence moving between related and borrowed chords — once these transitions feel natural here, you'll handle them anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Great Is The Lord" 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 "Great Is The Lord"?: 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 "Great Is The Lord" use?: Just 11 chords: A, Asus4, Bb, Bm, C, D, E, Em, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Michael W. Smith songs work for kids?: Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU", "PLACE IN THIS WORLD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.