Is "It Is Well" 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 "It Is Well"?

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 "It Is Well" use?

Just 10 chords: C, Csus2, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, Em9, G, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Bethel Music songs work for kids?

Try "PIECES", "YOU MAKE ME BRAVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

It Is Well

· by Bethel Music

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Lyrics

(D)Grand it er earth has quaked be (Em)fore,

moved ven by the sound of His (Em)voice.

And this (G)Seas that are shak en and (Em)stirred

can be (G)calmed and bro ken for (D)my re (Em)gard.

And through it (C)all,

through it (D)all,

my (Em7)eyes are on You.

And through it (C)all,

through it (D)all, it is well.

And through it (C)all,

through it (D)all,

my (Em7)eyes are on You, and it is well

with me.

Far (D)Grand it from me to not be (Em)lieve,

moved ven when my eyes can’t His (Em)see.

And this (G)moun tain that’s in front of (Em)me

will be (G)thrown in to the midst (D)of the (Em)sea.

And through it (C)all,

through it (D)all,

my (Em7)eyes are on You.

And through it (C)all,

through it (D)all, it is well.

And through it (C)all,

through it (D)all,

my (Em7)eyes are on You, and it is well

with me.

Far

it is well.

So let go,

my soul,

and trust

in Him.

The waves and wind

still know

His name.

So let go,

my soul,

and trust

in Him.

The waves and wind

still know

His name.

So let go,

still know

His name.

The waves and wind

still know

His name.

And it is (C)well

with (D)my (Em)soul.

It (Gmaj7)is (C)well

with (D)my

soul.

It (Gmaj7)is (C)well

with (D)my

soul.

It (Gmaj7)is (C)well,

it is (G)well

(D)with

my soul.

Oh, it (Em9)is (C)well

with (D)my (Em)soul.

It (Gmaj7)is (C)well

with (D)my

soul.

It (Gmaj7)is (C)well

with (D)my

soul.

It (Gmaj7)is (C)well,

it is (G)well

(D)with

my soul.

Oh, it (Em9)is

It is (C)well,

it is (G)well

(D)with

my soul.

It (Gmaj7)is (C)well,

it is (G)well

(D)with

my soul.

And through it (C)all,

through it (D)all,

my (Em7)eyes are on You.

And through it (C)all,

through it (D)all, it is well.

And through it (C)all,

through it (D)all,

my (Em7)eyes are on You, and it is well

with me.

It Is Well by Bethel Music — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It Is Well” by Bethel Music 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 G at 64 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a beautiful exercise in patience and voicing — at 64 BPM, every note has room to breathe, which means sloppy transitions will really stand out. Your left hand follows an oompah bass pattern (root, then chord tones up an octave), so lock that in hands-separate first until it feels automatic. The real challenge is your right hand navigating ten chord shapes, especially the subtle shifts between Em, Em7, and Em9 — often just one finger lifts or moves a half step. Same with Csus2 resolving to C and Dsus4 to D; keep your hand anchored and move only what needs to move. Use the sustain pedal generously but change it cleanly on each chord switch, or you'll get mud. Try looping the verse progression slowly until those suspended chords feel like home. This is the song that will make extended voicings second nature for you.

Frequently asked questions

Is "It Is Well" 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 "It Is Well"?: 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 "It Is Well" use?: Just 10 chords: C, Csus2, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, Em9, G, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bethel Music songs work for kids?: Try "PIECES", "YOU MAKE ME BRAVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.