The Prayer Of Jabez

by Brian White

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As I (Asus2)come be fore You, Fa ther, there’s (F#m11)pow er in this place

to (E)move the hands of heav en with a word.

You’re the (Asus2)God of all cre a tion and You (F#m11)hear my ev ’ry prayer, and You (E)long to give me more than I de serve.

So I pray (A)in (Bm11)ex (A)pec ta tion,

with (D)great (A)an (Bm11)tic (A)i pa tion:

Oh, Lord,

that (F#m7)You

would (D)bless me in deed,

en large my ter ri to ry, that Your hand

would be with me,

that You would (Bm7)keep me from all e vil, that I may cause no pain.

Oh, Lord, this is the (E)prayer that I (A)pray.

So I (A)kneel be fore You now.

I sur (F#m11)ren der to Your will,

and I’m (E)liv ing in the hol low of Your hands.

You have (A)placed with in my heart, Lord, a vi sion and a faith

that is (E)big ger than what I un der

stand.

So I pray (A)in (Bm11)ex (A)pec ta tion,

with (D)great (A)an (Bm11)tic (A)i pa (G)(Great tion, an tic i pa tion,) yeah: Oh, Lord, (A)Lord,

that (F#m7)You

would (D)bless me in deed,

en large my ter ri to ry, that Your hand

would be with me,

that You would (Bm7)keep me from all e vil, that I may cause no pain.

Oh, Lord, this is my (E7)prayer.

Oh, (A)Lord,

that (F#m7)You

would (D)bless me in deed,

en large my ter ri to ry, that Your hand

would be with me,

that You would (Bm7)keep me from all e vil, that I may cause no pain.

Oh, Lord, this is my (E7)prayer.

Oh, this is the (E)prayer that I pray.

Oh,

oh.

Da da dum dum dum, yeah.

Oh, Lord,

this is my prayer,

mm

yeah.

The Prayer Of Jabez by Brian White — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Prayer Of Jabez by Brian White 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 A at 80 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "The Prayer Of Jabez" 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 Prayer Of Jabez"?
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.
How many chords does "The Prayer Of Jabez" use?
Just 13 chords: A, Asus2, Bm7, Bmin, D, D6, Dmaj9, E, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.