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Pilate And Christ

· by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Lyrics

(Gm)Who

(F#)is this (Gm)bro ken (F#)man (Gm)clut ter ing up the (Ab)hall

(D)way?

(Gm)Who

(F#)is this un (Gm)for tu (F#)nate?

(Gm)Some one Christ, (F#)King of (D7)the (Gm)Jews.

Oh, so (Cm)this is Je sus (B)Christ, I am (Cm)real ly quite sur (B)prised you look so (Bb)small,

not a king at (Bb)all.

We all (Cm)know that you are (B)news, but are you (Cm)king, King of the (B)Jews?

That’s what you (Bb)say.

(Cm)What

(B)do you (Cm)mean by (B)that?

(Cm)That is not an (Db)an

(G7)swer.

(Cm)You’re

(B)deep in (Cm)trou ble (B)friend,

(Cm)some one Christ (B)King (G7)of the (Cm)Jews.

How can (Fm)some one in your (E)state be so (Fm)cool a bout your (E)fate?

An a maz ing (Eb)thing,

this si lent (Eb)king.

Since you (Fm)come from Gal i lee, then you (Fm)need not come to (E)me.

You’re Her od’s race!

Ha (E)ha!

You’re Her od’s (Eb)case!

Ho (F)ho san na, (C7)hey san na, (F)san na, san na, hos san na, (Ab)hey san na, (Ab6)ho and (Db)how.

Hey, J.

(Dbm)C., J.

C., please ex (Dm)plain to me, you had (Bbm)ev ’ry thing, where (Gb)is (C7)it (F)now?

Pilate And Christ by Andrew Lloyd Webber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Pilate And Christ” by Andrew Lloyd Webber 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 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 "Pilate And Christ" 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 "Pilate And Christ"?: 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 "Pilate And Christ" use?: Just 25 chords: Ab, Ab6, B, Bb, Bbm, C, C7, Cm, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Andrew Lloyd Webber songs work for kids?: Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.