Only Grace

· by Matthew West

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There is no (C)guilt here,

there is no (Am7)shame,

no point ing (G)fin gers,

there is no (F)blame.

What hap pened (Am7)yes ter day

has dis ap (G)peared.

The dirt has (Dm)washed a way,

and now it’s (F)clear.

There’s on ly (C)grace,

there’s on ly (G)love,

there’s on ly (F)mer cy, and be lieve me, it’s e nough.

Your sins are (Am)gone

with out a (G)trace,

and there’s noth ing (Dm)left now,

there’s on ly grace.

You’re start ing (C)o ver now,

un der the (Am)sun.

You’re step ping (G)for ward now; a new life has be (F)gun.

Your new life has be gun.

There’s on ly

And if you should fall a (Am)gain, well, get back (G)up, get back up.

Reach out and (F)take my (Am)hand and get back (G)up, and get back up, and get back (F)up a gain.

Oh,

get back up a gain.

There’s on ly (C)grace,

there’s on ly (G)love,

there’s on ly (F)mer cy, and be lieve me, it’s e nough.

Your sins are (Am)gone

with out a (G)trace,

and there’s noth ing (Dm)left now,

there’s on ly grace.

Only Grace by Matthew West — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Only Grace” by Matthew West 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 60 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 "Only Grace" 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 "Only Grace"?: 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 Matthew West songs work for kids?: Try "DO SOMETHING", "GRACE WINS", "MORE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.