Is "Jesus, Friend Of Sinners" 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 "Jesus, Friend Of Sinners"?

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 "Jesus, Friend Of Sinners" use?

Just 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Cm9, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebsus2, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Casting Crowns songs work for kids?

Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Jesus, Friend Of Sinners

· by Casting Crowns

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Lyrics

Je sus, Friend of sin ners,

we have (Bbsus)strayed so far a way.

We cut down (Bbsus)peo ple in Your name, but the sword was (Gm)nev er ours to swing.

(Bb)Je sus, Friend of sin ners, the truth’s be (Bbsus)come so hard to (Bb)see.

The world is on their way to You,

but they’re (Gm)trip ping o ver me.

Al ways look ing a round, but nev er look ing up; I’m so dou ble mind ed.

A plank eyed (Eb)saint with dirt y hands and a heart di vid ed.

Oh, (Bb)Je sus,

(Eb)Friend of (F)sin ners,

o pen our eyes to the world at the (F)end of our point ing fin gers.

Let our (Bb)hearts be

(Eb)led by (F)mer cy.

Help us (Gm)reach with o pen hearts and o pen doors.

Oh, (Cm)Je sus, Friend of sin ners,

(Eb)break our hearts for what breaks Yours.

Yeah, yeah,

yeah.

(Bb)Je sus, Friend of sin ners, the One whose (Eb)writ ing in the sand

made the (Eb)right eous turn a way

and the stones fall from their hands,

(Bb)help us to re mem ber

we are (Eb)all the least of these.

Let the (Eb)mem ’ry of Your mer cy bring Your (Gm)peo ple to their knees.

No bod y knows what we’re (Eb)for, on ly what we’re a gainst when we judge the wound ed.

What if we put down our (Eb)signs, crossed o ver the lines and loved like You did?

Oh, (Eb)break our hearts for what breaks Yours.

You love ev ’ry (Cm9)lost cause,

You reach for the (Ebmaj7)out cast,

for the (Bb)lep er and the lame;

they’re the (Ab)rea son that You came.

Lord, I was that (Cm9)lost cause,

and I was the (Eb)out cast,

but You died for (Bb)sin ners just like me, a grate ful (F)lep er at Your feet.

’Cause You are (Eb)good,

You are (Bb)good,

and Your (F)love

en dures for (Gm)ev er.

You are (Eb)good,

You are (Bb)good,

and Your (F)love

en dures for (Gm)ev er.

You are (Eb)good,

You are (Bb)good,

and Your (F)love

en dures for (Gm)ev er.

You are (Eb)good,

You are (Bb)good,

and Your (F)love

en dures for (Eb)ev er.

(Bb)Je sus,

(Eb)Friend of (F)sin ners,

o pen our eyes to the world at the (F)end of our point ing fin gers.

Let our (Bb)hearts be

(Eb)led by (F)mer cy.

Help us (Gm)reach with o pen hearts and o pen doors.

Oh, (Cm)Je sus, Friend of sin ners,

(Eb)break our hearts for what breaks Yours.

And I was the (Bb)lost cause,

and I was the (F)out cast,

hey,

hey.

You died for (Bb)sin ners just like me, a grate ful (F)lep er at Your feet.

Jesus, Friend Of Sinners by Casting Crowns — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Jesus, Friend Of Sinners” by Casting Crowns 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 Eb at 72 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 "Jesus, Friend Of Sinners" 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 "Jesus, Friend Of Sinners"?: 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 "Jesus, Friend Of Sinners" use?: Just 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Cm9, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebsus2, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Casting Crowns songs work for kids?: Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.