Light Of The World

· by Chris Tomlin

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O Je sus, Son of (Am)God, so full of (G)grace and (C)truth, the Fa ther’s sav ing (Am)Word; so won der (G)ful are (C)You.

The an gels (C)longed to see, and proph ets (Gsus)searched to find the glo ry (C)we have seen re (F)vealed.

You shone up on the (Am)earth, but who will (G)un der (C)stand?

You came un to Your (Am)own, but who will (G)rec og (C)nize?

Your birth was (C)proph e sied, for You were (Gsus)the Mes si ah who came and (C)walked up on the (F)earth.

Your glo ry (C)we have seen, the one and (Gsus)on ly King, and now You’re (C)liv ing in our (F)hearts.

(F)Light of the world, Light of the world, Light of the world, You shine up on us.

(F)Light of the world, Light of the world, Light of the world, You shine up on us.

In You, all things are (Am)made, and noth ing (G)with out (C)You.

In heav en and on (Am)earth, all things are (G)held in (C)You.

And yet, You (C)be came flesh, liv ing as (Gsus)one of us, ah un der the (C)shad ow of the (F)cross,

where thru the (C)blood You shed, You have made (Gsus)peace a gain, peace for the (C)world that God so (F)loves.

(F)Light of the world, Light of the world, Light of the world, You shine up on us.

(F)Light of the world, Light of the world, Light of the world, You shine up on us.

In You, all things are

And yet, You (C)be came flesh, liv ing as (Gsus)one of us, un der the (C)shad ow of the (F)cross,

where thru the (C)blood You shed, You have made (Gsus)peace a gain, peace for the (C)world that God so (F)loves.

(Dm)Light of the world, (C)Light of the world, (F)Light of the world, You (G)shine up on us.

(Dm)Light of the world, (C)Light of the world, (F)Light of the world, You (G)shine up on us.

(Dm)Light of the world, (C)Light of the world, (F)Light of the world, You (G)shine up on us.

Light Of The World by Chris Tomlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Light Of The World” by Chris Tomlin 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 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 "Light Of The World" 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 "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 — 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 Chris Tomlin songs work for kids?: Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.