Jesus, Light Of The World

by Third Day

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The most beau ti ful (A)night of the year,

all the stars

light up the sky.

And the cit y is (A)spar kling with (Bm7)sil ver and (Bm7)gold from a mil lion points of light.

A re flec tion of some thing that’s deep er with in, just a flick er of some thing more.

(D)Je sus,

light of the world,

shine through the dark ness, bright as the (A)day.

(D)Je sus,

light of the world,

shine in our hearts,

show us the way to night.

Who is this (A)Child in the man ger?

Kings bow (G)down and an gels sing.

The Lord of the (A)u ni verse has (Bm)come here to (Bm7)save us, a (G)pre cious of fer ing.

All the heav ens a bove and the earth be low are filled with the light of Your love.

us the way to night.

(D)Yeah.

(D)Je sus,

(A)light of the world,

shine through the dark ness, bright as the day.

(D)Je sus,

light of the world,

shine in our hearts,

show us the way, yeah.

(D)Je sus,

shine,

shine,

show (A)us the way.

Light of the world,

shine in our hearts,

show us the (Asus)way to night.

(D)Je sus,

shine,

shine,

show (A)us the way.

Light of the world,

shine in our hearts,

show us the (Asus)way to night.

us the (Asus)way to night.

Jesus, Light Of The World by Third Day β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œJesus, Light Of The World” by Third Day in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 D at 88 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 β€” 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, Light Of The World" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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, Light Of The World"?
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 β€” 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 β€” 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, Light Of The World" use?
Just 10 chords: A, A6, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, D, Em7, F#m7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Third Day songs work for kids?
Try "Born in Bethlehem", "God Of Wonders", "I NEED A MIRACLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.