Upon This Rock

by Bill & Gloria Gaither

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Lyrics

When oth ers (F#m7)see with earth ly eyes just what they (Gmaj9)want to see,

(D)you will see the things that nev er (F#7)die.

You will (D)know and rec og nize by sim ple (Em9)child like faith the (E7)price less truth that oth ers will de (A7)ny.

When oth ers (F#m7)say I’m just a man who liked to (G6)dream his dreams,

when oth ers call a mir a cle a (F#7)myth,

you’ll lis ten (D)for e ter ni ty in mo ments (Em9)as they pass, and (E7)see with spir it eyes what oth ers (C7)miss.

Up on this (F)Rock

I’ll (A)build my king dom, Up on this (F)Rock for ev er and ev er (G)it shall stand.

And all the (Bbm)pow’rs of hell it self shall nev er (Dm7)more pre vail a gainst it, for (G7)Sa tan’s thrones are built on sink ing (C7)sand.

Up on this (F)Rock

I’ll (A)build my king dom, and on this (F)Rock for ev er and ev er (G)it shall stand.

Up on this (Bbm)Rock of rev e la tion I’ll build a (Dm7)strong and might y na tion, and it shall (Bb)stand the storm of time up on this (F)Rock.

If in a (G7)Sa tan’s thrones are built on sink ing (Db)sand.

Up on this (Ab)Rock

I’ll (C7)build my king dom, and on this (Ab)Rock for ev er and ev er (Bb)it shall stand.

Up on this (Dbm)Rock of rev e la tion I’ll build a (Fm)strong and might y na tion, and it shall (Db)stand the storm of time.

Up on this (F)Rock

I’ll build my (D)king

dom, and on this (Gm)Rock

for ev er shall (A7sus)stand.

Up (G)on (A7)this (Bbm6)Rock of rev e la tion I’ll build a (Dm7)strong and might y na tion, and it shall (Bb)stand the storms of time.

Up on this (A)Rock,

I’ll (D)build (Gm7)my (Bb)church.

Up on this (F)Rock,

up (Bb)on this (F)Rock!

Upon This Rock by Bill & Gloria Gaither — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Upon This Rock” by Bill & Gloria Gaither 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 D at 100 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 "Upon This Rock" 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 "Upon This Rock"?
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.