Is "Live Out Loud" 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 "Live Out Loud"?

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 "Live Out Loud" use?

Just 24 chords: A, A7, Am, Apow, B, Bbdim7, Bbm, Bm, +16 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?

Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Live Out Loud

· by Steven Curtis Chapman

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Lyrics

Live it (D)out.

Live it out, live it (D)out.

(G5)Oh, oh, (D)yeah!

Here we (D)go.

I mag ine (G5)this: I get a phone a call from Re gis.

He says, ter “Do you want to be a mil lion aire?” They put me on (G5)the show and I win with (A)two life lines to spare.

Now pic a ture (G5)this: I act we like ly noth ing ev er hap pened and bur y all (G5)the mon ey in a cof fee can.

Well, I’ve been (A)giv en more than (G6/9)Re gis ev er gave a way.

flow, I was a (A)dead man who was called our to hearts come out we’re of my grave.

And I think it’s (A)time for (Gsus2)mak in’ some noise.

Wake the (D)neigh bors; get the word (D)out.

Come on, crank up the (G)mu sic, climb a (Bm7)moun tain and shout.

(A)This is (D)life we’ve been (G)giv en, made to (Bm)be lived (Bm)out, so (G)la la la la, (C)live (C#dim)out (D)loud.

(G)Yeah.

Live out (D)loud, yeah.

Think a bout (G5)this: I Try to keep a bird from sing ing He af ter it’s you soared to up a in the sky; They give the sun (G5)a cloud less I day and (A)tell it not to shine.

Now think a bout (G5)this: I If we real ly have ing been er giv en the gift y of (G5)a life ey that will nev er end, and if we (A)have been filled with (G6/9)liv ing hope, we’re gon na ver flow, and if God’s (A)love is burn ing in our to hearts come out we’re gon na glow.

And There’s just no (A)way to (Gsus2)keep it some in.

Wake the (D)neigh bors; get the word (D)out.

Come on, crank up the (G)mu sic, climb a (Bm7)moun tain and shout.

(A)This is (D)life we’ve been (G)giv en, made to (Bm)be lived (Bm)out, so (G)la la la la, (C)live (C#dim)out (D)loud.

(G)Yeah.

Live out (D)loud, yeah.

Think a bout (G)la la la la, (A7)live (Bbdim7)out (Bm)loud.

Live out (Bm)loud.

Ev ’ry bod y, (La la come on.

la (G)la la (Am)la, la (G)la la, live out I want to hear ev ’ry bod y sing.

La (G)la la, la (G)la la (Am)la, la (G)la la, (D5)live out loud, loud, loud.

Ev ’ry cor ner of cre a tion is a liv ing de cla ra tion.

Come join the song (A5)we (B5)were (C5)made (A)to (D5)sing.

(CN.C.)Wake the (E)neigh bors; get the word (E)out.

Come on crank up the (A)mu sic, climb a (C#m)moun tain and shout.

(B)This is (E)life we’ve been (A)giv en, made to (C#m)be lived (C#m)out, so (A)la la la la, (D)live (D#dim)out (E)loud.

the neigh bors, Get the word (A)get the word out.) Come on, crank up the (A)mu sic, climb a (C#m)moun tain and shout.

(B)This is (E)life we’ve been (A)giv en, made to (C#m)be lived (C#m)out, so (A)la la la la, (D)live (D#dim)out (E)loud.

(La la la, la (A)la la la, la (A)la la, (E)live out loud.)

(A)Wake the neigh bors, la, (A)get the word out.

la la, la la la, (E)live out loud.)

(A)Wake the neigh bors, la, (A)get the word out.

la la, la la la, (E)live out loud.)

live (C#m7)out (E)loud.)

Live Out Loud by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Live Out Loud” by Steven Curtis Chapman 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 D at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Live Out Loud" 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 "Live Out Loud"?: 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 "Live Out Loud" use?: Just 24 chords: A, A7, Am, Apow, B, Bbdim7, Bbm, Bm, +16 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?: Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.