The Glorious Unfolding

by Steven Curtis Chapman

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Lyrics

Lay your (C)head down to night, take a rest from the fight.

Don’t try to fig ure it out,

just (Fsus2)lis ten to what I’m whis per ing to your heart.

’Cause I (C)know this is not an y thing like you thought the (Am7)sto ry of your life was gon na be,

and it (Fsus2)feels like the end has start ed clos ing in on you, but it’s (G)just (C)not (Fsus2)true.

There’s so (Am)much (G)of (F)the (C)sto (Dm7)ry (C)that’s (G)still yet (C)to (Am7)un (F)fold.

And this is (C)go ing to be a (C)glo ri ous un (F)fold ing.

Just you (Dm7)wait and see, and (F)you will be a mazed.

You’ve just (C)got to be lieve the (C)sto ry is so far from (F)o ver,

so hold on to (Dm7)ev ’ry prom ise (F)God has made to (Am7)us and watch this (F)glo ri ous un (C)fold ing.

God’s (C)plan from the start for this world and your heart has (Am7)been to show His glo ry and His grace,

for (Fsus2)ev er re veal ing the depth and the beau ty of His (G)un fail ing love,

and the (Am)sto (G)ry (F)has (C)on (Dm7)ly (C)be (G)gun.

And (Fsus2)this (G)is (Am9)fold ing.

We were (Dm7)made to run through (C)fields of for ev er,

sing ing songs to our (G)Sav ior and King.

So (Am7)let us re mem ber: (C)this life we’re liv ing is (F)just the be gin ning of (CN.C.)the be gin ning

of this (C)glo ri ous un (F)fold ing.

We will (Dm7)watch and see, and (F)we will be a (Am7)mazed.

If we (G7sus)just (C)keep on be liev ing the (C)sto ry is so far from (F)o ver

and hold on to (Dm7)ev ’ry prom ise (F)God has made to (Am7)us, we’ll see the (Fsus2)glo ri ous un (C)fold ing.

Just (C)watch and see; (C)un (F)fold ing.

This is (C)just the be (C)gin ning (C)of the be gin ning.

(Am7)fold ing.)

The Glorious Unfolding by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Glorious Unfolding” by Steven Curtis Chapman 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 116 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 Glorious Unfolding" 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 Glorious Unfolding"?
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.