The Altar And The Door

· by Casting Crowns

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Lyrics

(C)Care less,

I am (D)reck less.

I’m a (C)wrong way trav el in’, (G)slow ly un rav el in’ (D)shell of a man.

(C)Burnt out,

I’m so (D)numb now

that the (C)fire’s just an em ber way (G)down in the cor ner (D)of my cold, cold heart.

Lord, this (D)time I’ll make it (C)right.

Here at the (Am)al tar I lay my (Em)life.

Your king dom (G)come, but my will was (D)done.

My heart is bro ken as I (C)cry,

like so (Em)man y times be (D)fore.

But my (C)eyes

are dry be (Em)fore I leave the (D)floor.

Oh, Lord, I (C)try,

but (Em)this time, Je sus, (D)how can I be (C)sure I will not (G)lose my fol low (C)through be tween the (D)al tar and the (C)door?

Here at the (C)al tar,

oh, my (D)world’s so black and white.

How could I ev er (C)fal ter

what You’ve (D)shown me to be right?

(D)al tar and the (C)door?

I’m (C)try ing so hard

to stop (Em)try ing so hard,

just let You (C)be who You are,

Lord,

(Em)who You are in (D)me.

Je sus, I’m (C)try ing so hard

to stop (Em)try ing so hard,

just let You (C)be who You are,

Lord,

(Em)who You are in (D)me.

Oh, Lord, I (C)(door?)

like so (Em)man y times be (D)fore.

But my (C)eyes

are dry be (Em)fore I leave the (D)floor.

Oh, Lord, I (C)try,

but (Em)this time, Je sus, (D)how can I be (C)sure I will not (G)lose my fol low (C)through be tween the (D)al tar and the (C)cry,

like so (Em)man y times be (D)fore.

But my (C)eyes

are dry be (Em)fore I leave the (D)floor.

Oh, Lord, I (C)try,

but (Em)this time, Je sus, (D)how can I be (C)sure I will not (G)lose my fol low (C)through be tween the (D)al tar Lord, I (D)al tar and the (Em)door?

The Altar And The Door by Casting Crowns — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Altar And The Door” by Casting Crowns 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 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 "The Altar And The Door" 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 "The Altar And The Door"?: 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 Casting Crowns songs work for kids?: Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.