Sunrise

by Nichole Nordeman

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Lyrics

If I had (Bb)the chance

to go back (Bb)a gain,

take a dif (Bb)f’rent road, bear a light (F)er load, tell an (A5)eas y sto ry,

I would walk (Bb)a way

with my yes (Bb)ter days,

and I would (Bb)not trade

what is bro (F)soul ken

cer for (A5)eas y sto ry, (A5)beau ty on ly.

But Ev ’ry

val ley, (Dm)ev ’ry bit ter (C)chill

and made me

to read y to (F)climb back up the (C)hill for ev ’ry

and find that

You are

sun rise,

(G)You are blue skies.

And how would (A)I know the (Bm)morn ing if I (G)knew not mid night?

You’re my

ho ri

(Bm7)zon,

You’re the (G)light of a new dawn.

So thank You, (G)thank You

that af ter the (G)long night,

You are sun rise.

You are sun rise.

And You a lone will (D)shine.

And You a lone can (F)res ur rect this (A)heart of mine.

You are

sun rise,

(G)You are blue skies.

And how would (A)I know the (Bm)morn ing if I (G)knew not mid night?

You’re my

ho ri

(Bm7)zon,

You’re the (G)light of a new dawn.

So thank You, (G)thank You

that af ter the (G)long night,

You are sun rise.

Sunrise by Nichole Nordeman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sunrise” by Nichole Nordeman 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 Bb at 100 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 "Sunrise" 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 "Sunrise"?
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.