What A Day That Will Be

by Jim Hill

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There is (Ab)com ing a day when no heart aches shall come, no more (Eb7)clouds in the sky, (Fm)no (Eb7)more (Ab)tears to dim the eye.

(Ab7)All is (Db)peace for ev er more on that (Ab)hap py gold en shore.

What a (Eb7)day, glo ri ous (Ab)day (Eb7)that will (Ab)be!

(Ab7)What a (Db)day that will be, when my (Ab)Je sus I shall see, and I (Eb7)look up on His face, the (Fm)One (Eb7)who (Ab)saved me by His grace.

(Ab7)When He (Db)takes me by the hand and leads me (Ab)through the Prom ised Land, what a (Eb7)day, glo ri ous (Ab)day (Eb7)that will (Ab)be!

There’ll be (Ab)no sor row there, no more bur dens to bear, no more (Eb7)sick ness, no pain, (Fm)no (Eb7)more (Ab)part ing o ver there.

(Ab7)And for (Db)ev er I will be with the (Ab)One who died for me.

What a (Eb7)day, glo ri ous (Ab)day (Eb7)that will (Ab)be!

(Ab7)What a (Db)day that will be, when my (Ab)Je sus I shall see, and I (Eb7)look up on His face, the (Fm)One (Eb7)who (Ab)saved me by His grace.

(Ab7)When He (Db)takes me by the hand and leads me (Ab)through the Prom ised Land, what a (Eb7)day, glo ri ous (Ab)day (Eb7)that will (Ab)be!

There’ll be (Ab)be!

What A Day That Will Be by Jim Hill — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What A Day That Will Be” by Jim Hill 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 135 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a wonderful workout for left-hand independence — that oompah bass pattern needs to stay relaxed and steady at 135 BPM while your right hand floats the melody on top. Start hands-separate and slower, maybe around 100 BPM, locking in the left hand's bass-note-then-chord rhythm until it feels automatic. Playing in Db means your fingers sit naturally along the black keys, which is actually comfortable once you trust the hand shape. Watch the move into Bbm7 and Eb7 — those transitions can trip you up if you're not anticipating the chord change a beat early. The Ab7 resolving back to Db should feel like a satisfying exhale; lean into that. If any section stumbles, loop just those four bars until they're boring. This is the piece that'll make oompah patterns in flat keys feel like second nature, and the peaceful mood rewards a light, unhurried touch throughout.

Frequently asked questions

Is "What A Day That Will Be" 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 "What A Day That Will Be"?
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 "What A Day That Will Be" use?
Just 6 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bbm7, Db, Eb7, Fm. Take it one section at a time.