I Lift My Hands

by Chris Tomlin

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Lyrics

Be still;

there is a heal er.

His love

is deep er than the sea.

His mer cy is un fail ing.

His arms,

a for tress for the weak.

Let faith a rise,

let faith a rise.

I lift my hands to be lieve a gain.

You are my ref uge, You are my strength.

As I pour out my heart, these things I re mem ber:

You are faith ful, God, for ev er.

Be still;

there is a riv er

that flows

from Cal va ry’s the tree.

A foun tain for the thirst y,

Your grace

that wash es o ver me.

Let faith a rise,

let faith a rise.

I lift my hands to be lieve a gain.

You are my ref uge, You are my strength.

As I pour out my heart, these things I re mem ber:

You are faith ful, God, for ev er.

Be still; er.

I lift my hands to be lieve a gain.

You are my ref uge, You are my strength.

As I pour out my heart, these things I re mem ber:

You are faith ful, God, for ev er.

Let faith a rise,

let faith a rise.

O pen my eyes,

o pen my eyes.

Let faith a rise,

let faith a rise.

O pen my eyes,

o pen my eyes.

I lift my hands to be lieve a gain.

You are my ref uge, You are my strength.

As I pour out my heart, these things I re mem ber:

You are faith ful, God, for ev er.

I lift my hands to be lieve a gain.

You are my ref uge, You are my strength.

As I pour out my heart, these things I re mem ber:

You are faith ful, God, You’re faith ful, God, for ev er.

Let faith a rise.

Let faith a rise.

I Lift My Hands by Chris Tomlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Lift My 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 C at 85 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "I Lift My 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 "I Lift My 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 "I Lift My Hands" use?
Just 9 chords: Am7, Bb, C, Cpow, Dm7, F, F6, G, +1 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.