Let There Be Light

by Point Of Grace

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(F5)Star of won der, star of night,

star with roy al beau ty bright;

(Dm)west ward (C)lead ing, (Bb)still pro (C)ceed ing, (F)guide us to thy (Bb)per (Gm)fect

(C)light.

(C)From the be gin ning, the (G)Fa ther

(C)had a mag ni fi cent (Fsus2)plan,

re (C)vealed through the Law and the (G)proph ets

to ful (C)fill the re demp tion of (C)man.

He (Am)spoke af ter cen t’ries of (E)si lence,

in the (C)midst of a still, star ry (D)night.

And Em (F)man u el came down a (C)mong us,

and the (Dm7)Fa ther said, “Let there be (C)light!” Let there be (G)light, let it shine (C)bright, pierc ing the (Dm7)dark ness with (Am7)daz zl ing (G)white.

(G)Hope for the (C)hope less was born on that (Am7)night,

when (Dm7)God sent His Son

and said, “Let there be (C)light!”

(F6/9)Let there be (C)light!”

(C)Peo ple who walked in great (G)dark ness

(C)gath ered from near and cent (Fsus2)far,

(C)shep herds with flocks in their (G)keep ing,

ful (C)three kings who fol lowed a (C)star.

To (Am)geth er, the poor and the (E)rich est

the (C)wit nessed that Beth le hem (D)night,

and the (F)sky full of an gels an (C)nounc ing

the (Dm7)birth of the glo ri ous (C)Light.

Let there be (G)light, let it shine (C)bright, pierc ing the (Dm7)dark ness with (Am7)daz zl ing (G)white.

(G)Hope for the (C)hope less was born on that (Am7)night,

when (Dm7)God sent His Son

and said, “Let there be (C)light!”

(F6/9)Let there be (C)light!”

(C)light!”

(F)We who are His have this (G)call ing: to (F)praise (C)Him, and (F)make His name (C)known, so (Bb)one day the pres ence of (F)Je sus shines in (Dm7)ev ’ry (C)heart and (G)ev ’ry (A)home,

shines in our (A7sus)home.

(Bbmaj7)Star (C)of (Bb)won (C)der, (Gm)star (C)of (Gm7)beau ty (CN.C.)bright.

(C)Let (G)there (Am7)be (G)light, let it shine (C)bright, pierc ing the (Dm7)dark ness with (Am7)daz zl ing (G)white.

(G)Hope for the (C)hope less was born on that (Am7)night,

when (Dm7)God sent His Son

and said, “Let there be (G)light, let it shine (C)bright, pierc ing the (Dm7)dark ness with (Am7)daz zl ing (G)white.

(G)Hope for the (C)hope less was born on that (Am7)night,

when (Dm7)God sent His Son

and said, “Let there be and said, “Let there be (C)light!”

(C)Yeah, yeah, (Dm)yeah, yeah, yeah.

(C)Let there, (Dm)let there be (C)light!

Let There Be Light by Point Of Grace — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Let There Be Light by Point Of Grace 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 C at 98 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 "Let There Be Light" 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 "Let There Be Light"?
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 Point Of Grace songs work for kids?
Try "JESUS WILL STILL BE THERE", "CIRCLE OF FRIENDS", "WHEN LOVE CAME DOWN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.