We Shall Wear A Crown

by Rex Nelon

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(Ab)Watch ye, there fore, you know not the day

when the Lord shall call your soul a way.

(Db)If you’re fight ing, (Ab)striv ing (C7)for the (Fm)right,

(Ab)you shall (F7)wear a (Bb7)robe (Eb7)and (Ab)crown.

(Ab)Watch ye, there fore, you know not the day

when the Lord shall call your soul a way.

(Db)If you’re fight ing, (Ab)striv ing (C7)for the (Fm)right,

(Ab)you shall (F7)wear a (Bb7)robe (Eb7)and (Ab)crown.

crown.

Oh, (Ab)I’m gon na wear a crown,

gon na wear a crown,

when the trum pet sounds,

when the trum pet sounds,

oh!

(Db)I’m

gon na wear a crown,

yes, just as (Ab)soon,

I’m gon na lay down,

I’m gon na (Db)put on,

gon na (Ab)shout,

gon na sit down,

oh, (Db)put on my robe in glo ry, (Ab)shout and tell the glad (Db)sto (Ab)ry.

We shall (Fm)wear a (Eb7)robe and (Ab)crown.

I’m a tell in’ you, (Ab)crown.

We Shall Wear A Crown by Rex Nelon — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “We Shall Wear A Crown” by Rex Nelon 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 Db at 160 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 "We Shall Wear A Crown" 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 "We Shall Wear A Crown"?
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.