Is "Parent's Prayer" 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 "Parent's Prayer"?

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 "Parent's Prayer" use?

Just 22 chords: A, Am7, B, B7, C, C#, C#7, C#m, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Parent's Prayer

· by Greg Davis

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Lyrics

I guess we have al ways (B7)known

that a (Em7)day all like this one would come,

when our chil dren (D)would leave us

when and be (Am7)gin to build a home of their own.

Lord, all You have taught (F#m7)us

we have (Em7)day You gave passed on to them.

But one thing (D)we don’t know dear Je sus, how the (Am7)place them back in Your arms a gain.

Lord, help us (E)let go of two that they might be come one,

(B7sus)just like the (B7)Fa ther, (A)Spir (E)it and Son.

(C#m)Two hearts in vis i bly bound (F#m7)in love by a (A)vow that will not be un done.

I Now in your ten der (B7)care,

Lord, a (Em7)be all that we can not be.

And our help us (D)to trust You

when and be (Am7)see You quick ly meet ing their needs.

For You have pro vid (F#m7)ed

since the (Em7)day You gave our dren to us.

But now in (D)Your arms, know dear Je sus, how the (Am7)time has come for giv ing them up.

Lord, help us (E)let go of two that they might be come one,

(B7sus)just like the (B7)Fa ther, (A)Spir (E)it and Son.

(C#m)Two hearts in vis i bly bound (F#m7)in love by a (A)vow that will not be un done.

The urge is strong to try hold in’ on to the (E)im age of two, (B)the (A)way that (E)we (B)knew (E)them.

But now in Your eyes the two

will be as one.

(B)Help (C#)us let (F#)go of two that they might be come one,)

(B)just like the Fa ther, Spir it and Son.

(D#m)Two hearts in vis i bly bound (G#m7)in love by a (B)vow that will not be un done,

by a (G#m7)vow that will not (B)be (C#)un (F#)done.

Parent's Prayer by Greg Davis — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Parent's Prayer” by Greg Davis 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 G 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.
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 "Parent's Prayer" 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 "Parent's Prayer"?: 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 "Parent's Prayer" use?: Just 22 chords: A, Am7, B, B7, C, C#, C#7, C#m, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.