The Orphan

by Newsboys

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Lyrics

(Am)May be I push when I’m (G)meant to be still, (F)may be I take it all (Dm)too per (C)son al.

Je sus, (G)how to rec on cile?

The (Am)joy ful noise, the an cient land, the tug from some in vis (Dm)i ble hand,

the (Am)dy ing moth er (G)weav ing bul rush es

a long the Nile.

(C)Float

her

(G)bas ket o ver the sea.

Here on a (F)bar ren shore

we’ll be (G)wait ing for

a (C)tail wind to car ry her or phan’s cry.

Don’t you (F)wor ry, child,

I wrote a (G)lull a by.

I (Am)try to set tle, but I just pass through.

A rain dog, a gyp sy, a wan (C)d’ring Jew.

All those homes

were not ours.

Then I (Am)slept one night in A (G)bra ham’s field and (F)dreamt there was no moon the night he died

count ing stars.

Se lah.

Build ing you a home,

build ing you a home,

build ing you a home,

we’re build ing you a home.

Se lah.

So (C)float her

(G)bas ket o ver the sea.

Here on a (F)bar ren shore

we’ll be (G)wait ing for

a (C)tail wind to car ry an or phan’s cry.

Don’t you (F)wor ry, child,

I’m gon I na sing wrote a (G)lull a by.

(C)Float her

(G)bas ket o ver the sea.

Here on a (F)bar ren shore

we’ll be (G)wait ing for

a (C)tail wind to bring us an your sweet cry.

Don’t you (F)wor ry, child,

I’m gon I na sing you a (G)lull a by.

The Orphan by Newsboys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Orphan” by Newsboys 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 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 "The Orphan" 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 Orphan"?
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.