Mercy Came Running

by Phillips, Craig & Dean

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Lyrics

Once there was a (Bb)ho ly place,

ev i dence hu of (Bb)God’s em brace;

and I can al most see mer cy’s face

(Eb)pressed a gainst the veil.

Look ing down with (Bb)long ing eyes,

mer cy must have (Bb)re al ized

that once His blood was (Bb)sac ri ficed

it (Eb)free dom would pre vail.

And as the (Cm7)sky grew the dark

and the (Bb)earth be gan to shake,

with (Bb)jus tice no (F7)long er in the (Eb)way,

mer cy came a run nin’ like a pris ’ner (Gm7)set free,

(F)past all my fail ures to the (Bb)point of my (Fsus)need.

When the (Eb)sin that I car ried was all I (Gm7)could (Fsus)see,

and when I (Eb)could not reach mer cy, (Cm7)mer cy came a run nin’ (Eb)to me.

Once there was a (Bb)bro ken heart,

way too dence hu man (Bb)from the start;

and all the years left it torn a part,

(Eb)hope less and a fraid.

Walls I nev er (Bb)meant to build

left this pris ’ner (Bb)un ful filled.

that Free dom called but (Bb)e ven still

it (Eb)seemed so far a way.

And I was (Cm7)bound by the chains

from the (Bb)wag es of my sin,

and (Bb)just when I (F7)felt like giv in’ (Eb)in,

mer cy came a run nin’ like a pris ’ner (Gm7)set free,

(F)past all my fail ures to the (Bb)point of my (Fsus)need.

When the (Eb)sin that I car ried was all I (Gm7)could (Fsus)see,

and when I (Eb)could not reach mer cy, (Cm7)mer cy came a run nin’ (Eb)to me.

Some (Ab)times (Gbmaj7)I

still (Ab)feel (Gbmaj7)so (Bb)far,

so far from where I real ly should be.

He (Ab)gen (Gbmaj7)tly

calls (Ab)to (Bbm)my (Fsus)heart

just to re (F)mind me: (F)Mer cy came a run nin’ like a pris ’ner (Am7)set free,

(G)past all my fail (C)ures to the (C)point of my (Gsus)need.

When the (F)sin that I car ried was all I (Am7)could (Gsus)see,

and when I (F)could not reach mer cy, (Dm7)mer cy came, (F)mer cy came a run nin’ like a pris ’ner (Am7)set free,

(G)past all my fail (C)ures to the (C)point of my (Gsus)need.

When the (F)sin that I car ried was all I (Am7)could (Gsus)see,

and when I (F)could not reach mer cy, (Dm7)mer cy came, (F)mer cy came a run nin’ (Dm7)mer cy came, (F)mer cy came a run nin’.

Mercy Came Running by Phillips, Craig & Dean — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mercy Came Running” by Phillips, Craig & Dean 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 Eb at 90 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Mercy Came Running" 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 "Mercy Came Running"?
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.