The Word Is Alive

by Casting Crowns

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Look ing out from His (C)throne,

the (G)Fa ther of light and of men

chose to make Him self (C)known

and (G)show us the way back to Him,

speak ing wis dom and truth

in to the hearts of peas ants and kings.

He be gan to un veil the Word that would (G)change the course of all (F)things.

With eyes wide o pen, (G)all would see.

The Word is a live,

and it cuts like a sword through the dark ness,

with a (G)mes sage of life to the hope less and a fraid,

breath ing (F)life in to all who be lieve.

The (C)Word is a live,

and the (C)world and its glo ries will (G)fade,

but His (Am)truth, it will not pass a way;

it re mains,

yes ter day and for ev er the same.

The Word is a live.

Sim ple strokes on a page,

e (G)ter ni ty’s se crets re vealed,

car ried on from age to age.

It (G)speaks truth to us e ven (F)still.

And as the rain falls from Heav en, feeds the earth be fore it re turns,

Lord, let Your Word fall on (Am)us

and (G)bring forth the fruit You de serve.

With eyes wide o pen, (G)let us see.

The Word is a live, The Word is a live.

The Word is a live,

and it cuts like a sword through the dark ness,

with a (G)mes sage of life to the hope less and a fraid,

breath ing (F)life in to all who be lieve.

The (C)Word is a live,

and the (C)world and its glo ries will (G)fade,

but His (Am)truth, it will not pass a way;

it re mains,

yes ter day and for ev er the same.

The Word is a live.

The Word is a live.

His Word is a live.

The Word Is Alive by Casting Crowns — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Word Is Alive 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 C at 78 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 Word Is Alive" 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 Word Is Alive"?
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.