Sometimes By Step

by Rich Mullins

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Lyrics

Some times the night was beau ti ful.

how Some times the sky had was so far a way.

Some times it seemed to stoop so close

you could touch it, but your heart would break.

Some times the morn ing came too soon,

some times the day could be so hot.

There was so much work left to do, but so much You’d (Am7)al read y done.

(D)Oh (G)God, You are my (D)God,

and (C)I will (Dsus)ev er (D)praise (G)You.

(D)Oh (G)God, You are my (D)God,

and (C)I will (Dsus)ev er (D)praise (G)You.

And I will (Em)seek You in the morn ing,

and I will (C)learn to walk in Your (Am7)ways.

(C)And (G)step by step You’ll lead me,

and I will (C)fol low You (Dsus)all of (D)my (G)days.

Some times I think of A bra ham,

how one star he saw had been lit for me.

way.

He was a stran ger in this land,

and I am that but no less than he.

And on this road to right eous ness,

some times the climb can be so steep.

There I may fal ter in my steps,

but nev er be (Am7)yond Your reach.

done.

(D)Oh (G)God, You are my (D)God,

and (C)I will (Dsus)ev er (D)praise (G)You.

(D)Oh (G)God, You are my (D)God,

and (C)I will (Dsus)ev er (D)praise (G)You.

And I will (Em)seek You in the morn ing, and I will (C)learn to walk in Your (Am7)ways.

(C)And (G)step by step You’ll lead me, and I will (C)fol low You (Dsus)all of (D)my (G)days.

(G)days.

And I will (Em)fol low You all of my (Dsus)days,

and I will (Am7)fol low You all of my (F)days.

And (G)step by step You’ll lead me, and I will (C)fol low You (D)all of my (G)days.

And I will (C)fol low You all of (D)my (G)days.

And I will (C)fol low You all of (D)my (G)days.

And I will (C)fol low You all of (D)my (C)fol low You all of (D)my (G)days.

Sometimes By Step by Rich Mullins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sometimes By Step” by Rich Mullins 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 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 "Sometimes By Step" 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 "Sometimes By Step"?
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.