Surely The Presence Of The Lord Is In This Place

by Lanny Wolfe

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Lyrics

In the (F)midst ly of His (Dm)chil dren the God’s (Gm7)Lord said He would (C7)be.

It does n’t (F)take ver y (Dm)man y it can (Gm7)be just two or (C7)three.

And I (A7)feel that same sweet (Dm)Spir it that I’ve (C7)felt oft times be (F)fore;

(G9)sure ly with I can say I’ve I’ve (Gm7)been with the (C7)Lord.

(F)Sure ly the (Am7)pres ence of the (Bbmaj9)Lord is in this (Gm7)place,

I can (Gm7)feel His Might y (C7)Pow er and His (F)grace.

I can (F)feel the brush of (Am7)an gel wings, I see (Bbmaj9)glo ry on each (Gm7)face.

(Gm7)Sure ly the (C7)pres ence of the (C7)Lord is in this (F)place.

There’s a (F)ho ly hush a (Dm)round us, as God’s (Gm7)glo ry fills the (C7)place.

I’ve touched the (F)hem

of His (Dm)gar ment, I can (Gm7)al most see His (C7)face.

And my (A7)heart is o ver (Dm)flow ing with the (C7)full ness of His (F)joy;

(G9)I know with out a doubt

that I’ve (Gm7)been with the (C7)Lord.

(F)Sure ly the (Am7)pres ence of the (Bbmaj9)Lord is in this (Gm7)place,

I can (Gm7)feel His Might y (C7)Pow er and His (F)grace.

I can (F)feel the brush of (Am7)an gel wings, I see (Bbmaj9)glo ry on each (Gm7)face.

(Gm7)Sure ly the (C7)pres ence of the (C7)Lord is in this (F)place.

There’s a (F)place.

(Gm7)Sure ly the (C7)pres ence of the (Gm7)Lord is (C7)in this (F)place.

Surely The Presence Of The Lord Is In This Place by Lanny Wolfe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Surely The Presence Of The Lord Is In This Place” by Lanny Wolfe 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 "Surely The Presence Of The Lord Is In This Place" 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 "Surely The Presence Of The Lord Is In This Place"?
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 Lanny Wolfe songs work for kids?
Try "More Than Wonderful". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.