I Will Be Here

· by Steven Curtis Chapman

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Lyrics

To mor row morn in’ if (C)you wake up and the (Dm)sun does (Am)not ap (Bb)pear,

(Gm7)I,

I will be (F)here.

If in the dark we lose (C)sight of love, hold my (Am)hand and have no (Bb)fear,

’cause (Gm7)I,

I will be (F)here.

(Am)I will be (Dm)here

and when you (G7sus)feel like be in’ (C)qui et.

When you (F)need to speak us your (F)mind, er, I will (Gm7)lis ten.

And (A7)I will be (Dm)here

(Dm)when the (G7sus)laugh ter turns to (C)cry in’,

and through the (F)win nin’, los in’ and (F)try in’, we’ll be to (Gm7)geth er,

’cause I will be (F)here.

Hmm

(Dm)I

will be (G7)true

to the (C)prom ise I have (F)made

to (F)you and to the (Gm7)One

who gave you (Bb)to

(C7)me.

(Gm7)I,

I will be (F)here.

I Will Be Here by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Will Be Here” by Steven Curtis Chapman 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 90 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 Will Be Here" 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 Will Be Here"?: 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.
What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?: Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.