The Way

by Pat Barrett

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Lyrics

Through ev er y (Bb)bat tle,

through ev er y (Bbsus)heart break,

through ev er y (Gm)cir cum stance,

I be lieve that You are my (Bb)for tress, oh, You are my (Bbsus)por tion,

and You are my (Gm)hid ing place.

Oh, I be lieve You are the Way,

the Truth,

and the Life.

I be lieve You are the Way,

the Truth,

and the Life.

I be lieve, through ev er y (Bb)bless ing,

through ev er y (Ebsus2)prom ise,

through ev er y (Gm7)breath I take,

I be lieve that You are Pro (Bb)vid er, oh, You are Pro (Ebsus2)tect or,

You are the (Gm7)One I love, oh.

I be lieve You are I be lieve You are.

Oh, You are.

Oh, You (Eb)are.

And it’s a new ho ri zon, and I’m set on You.

And You meet me here to day with mer cies that are new.

All my fears and doubts,

they can all come, too, be cause they can’t stay long

when I’m here with You.

It’s a new ho ri zon, and I’m set on You.

And You meet me here to day with mer cies that are new.

My fears and doubts,

they can all come, too, be cause they can’t stay long when I be lieve You are the Way,

the Truth,

the Life.

I be lieve You are the Way,

the Truth,

the Life.

I be lieve You are.

It’s a new ho ri zon, and I’m set on You.

And You meet me here to day with mer cies that are new.

All my fears and doubts,

they can all come, too, be cause they can’t stay long when I be lieve You are the Way,

the Truth,

the Life.

I be lieve You are the Way,

the Truth,

the Life.

I be lieve You are

The Way by Pat Barrett — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Way” by Pat Barrett 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 Eb at 78 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 Way" 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 Way"?
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.