Is "In The Name Of 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 "In The Name Of 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 "In The Name Of The Lord" use?

Just 32 chords: A, Ab, Absus4, Asus4, B, Bb, Bb9, Bbm, +24 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Sandi Patty songs work for kids?

Try "CHILD OF PEACE", "IN HEAVEN'S EYES", "LET THERE BE PRAISE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

In The Name Of The Lord

· by Sandi Patty

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Lyrics

(Ab)Crowds

have (Ab)lined the nar row (Dbm6)street

to (Db)see this (Db)man from (Eb)Gal i lee;

just a (Cm)car pen ter some say, but (Dbmaj7)lead ing fools a (Ab)stray,

yet man y kneel to give Him (Gb)praise.

And in His (Dbm6)eyes they glimpse the (Ab)pow’r

that (Db)sees

the (C)heart (Csus)of (C)all (Fm)men,

and He (Dbmaj7)knows His Fa ther’s mind,

He (Csus)speaks His Fa ther’s words,

for He (Ab)comes in the (Bb9)name of the Lord.

There is (Ab)strength in the name (Bbm7)of (Ab)the (Db)Lord,

there is (Bb)pow er in the name (Cm7)of (Bb)the (Eb)Lord,

there is (C)hope in the name (Dm7)of (C)the (Fm)Lord.

(Bbm7)Bless ed is (Ab)He (Bbm)who (Ab)comes

in the (Db)name of the (Ab)Lord.

(Ab)When

my (Ab)plans have fall en (Dbm6)through

and (Db)when my (Db)strength is (Eb)near ly gone;

when there’s (Cm)noth ing left to do but (Dbmaj7)just de pend on (Ab)You

yet and the pow er of Your (Gb)name.

And when we (Dbm6)call up on Your (Ab)name

Your (Db)strength

through (C)weak (Csus)ness (C)to (Fm)show

we can (Dbmaj7)know the Mas ter’s plan,

ex (Csus)tend the Mas ter’s hand,

when we (Ab)come in the (Bb9)name of the Lord.

There is (Ab)strength in the name (Bbm7)of (Ab)the (Db)Lord,

there is (Bb)pow er in the name (Cm7)of (Bb)the (Eb)Lord,

there is (C)hope in the name (Dm7)of (C)the (Fm)Lord.

(Bbm7)Bless ed is (Ab)He (Bbm)who (Ab)comes

in the (Db)name of the (Ab)Lord.

(Ab)Lord.

His (Fb)name will be wor shipped for (Absus)ev er,

(Ab)Cre (Fb)a tor, Re (Gb)deem er and King.

(D)There is (A)strength in the name (Bm7)of (A)the (D)Lord,

there is (B)pow er in the name (C#m7)of (E)the Lord,

there is (C#)hope in the name (D#m)of (C#)the (F#m)Lord.

(Bm7)Bless ed is (A)He (Bm)who (A)comes,

(Bm)bless ed is (A)He (D)who comes,

(Bm7)bless ed is (A)He (Bm)who (A)comes

(F#m)in the (Bm)name

(Esus)of

(E)the

(Asus)Lord.

(D)The name (A)of (Bm7)the (Asus)Lord.

In The Name Of The Lord by Sandi Patty — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “In The Name Of The Lord” by Sandi Patty 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 Db 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 "In The Name Of 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 "In The Name Of 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 "In The Name Of The Lord" use?: Just 32 chords: A, Ab, Absus4, Asus4, B, Bb, Bb9, Bbm, +24 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sandi Patty songs work for kids?: Try "CHILD OF PEACE", "IN HEAVEN'S EYES", "LET THERE BE PRAISE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.