Is "Magnificent Obsession" 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 "Magnificent Obsession"?

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 "Magnificent Obsession" use?

Just 15 chords: Ab, Abmaj9, Bb, Bb7, Bbpow, Bbsus4, Bmaj7, Cm, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?

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

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Magnificent Obsession

· by Steven Curtis Chapman

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Lyrics

Lord, You know how much I want to know so much in the way of an swers (Ab)and ex pla na (Bb5)tions.

I have cried and prayed, and still I seem to stay in the mid dle of life’s com pli ca (Bb5)tions.

All this pur su ing leaves me (Db6/9)feel ing like I’m chas ing down the wind, but now it’s brought me back to You and I can see a gain.

This (Bb)is ev ’ry thing I want.

(Ab)This is ev ’ry thing I need.

I want this (Bb)to be my one con sum (Cm)ing (Bb)pas (Ab)sion.

Ev (Bb)’ry thing my heart de sires,

(Ab)Lord, I want it all to be for You, Je sus.

Be my mag (Db)nif i cent ob ses sion.

Yeah.

So cap ture my heart a gain.

Take me to depths I’ve nev er been, in to the rich es of Your (Ab)grace and Your mer (Bbsus)cy.

Re turn me to the cross and let me be com plete ly lost in the won der of the love that You’ve shown (Bb7)me.

Cut through these chains that tie me down to so man y less er things.

Let all my dreams fall to the ground un til this one re mains.

This (Bb)is ev ’ry thing I want.

(Ab)This is ev ’ry thing I need.

I want this (Bb)to be my one con (Bb)sum (Cm)ing (Bb)pas (Ab)sion.

Ev (Bb)’ry thing my heart de sires,

(Ab)Lord, I want it all to be for You, Je sus.

Be my mag (Db)nif i cent ob ses sion.

My mag nif i cent ob ses sion.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

(Ebm)You are (Ebm)ev ’ry thing I want,

and You are ev ’ry thing I (Fm)need.

Lord, (Ebm)You are (Ebm)all my heart de sires.

You are (Bmaj7)ev ’ry thing to (Db)me.

You (Bb)are ev ’ry thing I want.

(Ab)You are ev ’ry thing I need.

I want You (Bb)to be my one con (Bb)sum (Cm)ing (Bb)pas (Ab)sion.

Ev (Bb)’ry thing my heart de sires,

(Ab)Lord, I want it all to be for You,

I want it (Bmaj7)all to be for You.

’Cause You are (Bb)ev ’ry thing I want.

(Ab)You are ev ’ry thing I need.

I want You (Bb)to be my one con (Bb)sum (Cm)ing (Bb)pas (Ab)sion.

Ev (Bb)’ry thing my heart de sires,

(Ab)Lord, I want it all to be for You, Je sus.

Be my mag (Db)nif i cent ob ses sion.

Be my mag nif i cent ob (Eb)ses (Bb)sion.

(Ab)Hey, yeah,

yeah.

Whoa.

All for (Bmaj7)You.

Magnificent Obsession by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Magnificent Obsession” 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 Ab at 80 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 "Magnificent Obsession" 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 "Magnificent Obsession"?: 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 "Magnificent Obsession" use?: Just 15 chords: Ab, Abmaj9, Bb, Bb7, Bbpow, Bbsus4, Bmaj7, Cm, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?: Try "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE", "DIVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.