Is "I Will Lift My Eyes" 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 Lift My Eyes"?

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 Will Lift My Eyes" use?

Just 9 chords: A, Bm, D, Dsus2, E, E6, Esus4, F#m, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

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I Will Lift My Eyes

· by Bebo Norman

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Lyrics

God, my God,

I cry out;

Your be lov ed needs You now.

God, be near,

calm my fear

and take my

Your kind ness (D)is what pulls me (F#m7)up, Your love is (D)all that draws

me (E)in.

I will lift my eyes

to the Mak er

of the moun tains I can’t climb.

I will lift my eyes

to the Calm er

of the o ceans rag ing wild.

I will lift my eyes

to the Heal er

of the hurt I hold in side.

I will lift my eyes,

lift my eyes

to You.

God, my God,

let mer cy sing

her mel o dy o ver me.

And God, right here,

all I bring

is all of me.

Your kind ness (D)is what pulls me (F#m7)up and Your love is (D)all that draws

me (E)in.

I will lift my eyes

to You.

’Cause You are and You (E)were and You (A)will be for (D)ev er the lov er I (E)need to save

me.

’Cause You fash ioned the (E)earth and You hold it to (Bm)geth er, God.

So hold me now.

I will lift my eyes

to the Mak er of the moun tains I can’t climb.

I will lift my eyes

to the Calm er of the o ceans rag ing wild.

I will lift my eyes

to the Heal er of the hurt I hold in side.

I will lift my eyes,

lift my eyes

to You.

I will lift my eyes,

lift my eyes

to You.

God, my God,

I cry out;

Your be lov ed needs You now.

I Will Lift My Eyes by Bebo Norman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Will Lift My Eyes” by Bebo Norman 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 A at 100 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 "I Will Lift My Eyes" 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 Lift My Eyes"?: 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 Will Lift My Eyes" use?: Just 9 chords: A, Bm, D, Dsus2, E, E6, Esus4, F#m, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.