Hope In Front Of Me

by Danny Gokey

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(Oh,

(Absus2)oh,

oh,

(Gm7)oh.

Oh,

(Absus2)oh,

oh,

(Gm7)oh.)

I’ve been run ning through rain (Absus2)that I thought would nev er end,

tryin’ to make it on faith (Absus2)in a strug gle a gainst the wind.

I’ve seen the dark (Absus2)and the bro ken plac es,

(Gm7)oh,

but I know in my soul, (Absus2)no mat ter how bad it gets,

I’ll be all (Ab)right.

There’s hope (Ab)in front of me.

There’s a light; (Bbsus)I still see it.

There’s a hand (Ab)still hold ing me,

e ven when (Gm7)I don’t be lieve it.

I might (Ab)be down, but I’m not dead.

There’s bet ter (Bb)days still up a head.

E ven af (Ab)ter all I’ve seen,

there’s hope (Bb)in front of me, yeah.

There’s a place at the end (Absus2)of the storm you fi n’lly find,

where the hurt and the tears (Absus2)and the pain all fall be hind.

You o (Absus2)pen up your eyes and, up a head, (Gm7)there’s a big sun shin in’.

Right then (Absus2)and there you re al ize

you’ll be all (Ab)right.

there’s hope in front of me, (Oh, yeah,

oh,

oh,

(Gm7)oh.

Oh,

(Absus2)oh,

oh,

(Gm7)oh.) There’s a hope still burn ing.

I can feel it ris ing through the (Bb)night, and my world’s still turn ing.

I can feel Your love here by my (Gm7)side.

Oh, whoa, oh.

(Hey, hey, whoa.

Hey, (Gm7)hey, whoa.

Hey, (Absus2)hey, whoa.

Hey, (Gm7)hey.) You’re my hope.

You’re the light; (Bb)I still see it.

Your hands (Ab)are hold ing me, e ven when (Bb)I don’t be lieve it.

(Gm7)Oh, I’ve got to be (Cm)lieve.

I’ve got to be (Eb)lieve.

Whoa, (Cm)oh, (Ab)oh.

Whoa, (Eb)oh, (Gm7)oh.

(Oh,

(Absus2)oh,

oh,

(Gm7)oh.) I still have hope.

You are my hope.

(Gm7)Oh, oh.

Hope In Front Of Me by Danny Gokey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hope In Front Of Me” by Danny Gokey 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 Ab at 80 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 "Hope In Front Of Me" 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 "Hope In Front Of Me"?
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 "Hope In Front Of Me" use?
Just 7 chords: Ab, Absus2, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Danny Gokey songs work for kids?
Try "TELL YOUR HEART TO BEAT AGAIN", "MASTERPIECE", "HAVEN'T SEEN IT YET". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.