Legacy

· by Nichole Nordeman

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I don’t mind if you’ve got some thing nice to say a bout me, and I en (G)joy an ac co lade, like the rest.

And you could (G)take my pic ture and (B)hang it in a (Em)gal ler y of all the (A)“who’s whos” and (Cm6)“so and sos” that (G)used to be the (Bbdim7)best at (Am)such and such; it would n’t (D)mat ter much.

I won’t (G)lie; it feels al (Gsus)right to see your name in lights.

We all (G)need an “At ta (D)boy” or “At ta (C)girl.”

But in the end, I’d like to (B)hang my hat on (Em)more be sides the (A)tem po rar y trap pings of this (C)world.

I wan na leave a (G)leg a cy.

How will they re (D)mem ber me?

Did I (C)choose to (Em)love?

Did I (C)point to You e nough to make a (G)mark on things?

I wan na leave an (B)of fer ing.

A child of (C)mer cy and grace who (G)blessed Your name un a pol o (Am)get i c’lly,

and leave that kind of (Csus2)leg a cy.

Don’t (G)have to look too (Csus2)far or too (G)long a while

to make a (G)length y list of (D)all that I en (C)joy.

It’s an ac (G)cum u lat ing (B)trin ket and a (Em)treas ure pile where (A)moth and rust, (Cm6)thieves and such will (G)soon e nough de (Csus2)stroy.

I wan na leave a

(Eb)Not well trav eled, not well (Bb)read,

not well to do or well (Cm)bred.

I just wan na hear in stead,

“Well (F)done, good and (Dm)faith ful one.” Hey,

(Em)yeah, yeah, yeah.

I wan na leave a (G)leg a cy.

How will they re (D)mem ber me?

Did I (C)choose

to (Em)love?

Did I (C)point to You e nough to make a (G)mark on things?

I wan na leave an (B)of fer ing.

A child of (C)mer cy and grace who (G)blessed Your name un a pol o (Am)get i c’lly,

and leave that kind of (Csus2)leg a cy.

I don’t mind if you’ve got some thing nice to say a bout me.

Legacy by Nichole Nordeman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Legacy” by Nichole Nordeman 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 100 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 "Legacy" 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 "Legacy"?: 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.
What other Nichole Nordeman songs work for kids?: Try "HOLY", "WE BUILD", "WHAT IF". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.