What If His People Prayed

by Casting Crowns

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What if the (Eb)ar mies (Ebsus)of the (Eb)Lord

picked up and (Eb)dust ed (Ebsus)off their (Eb)swords,

Then vowed to (Ab)set the (Dbsus2)cap tive (Ab)free

and not let (Cm7)Sa tan (Absus2)have light one (Eb)more.

What if the (Eb)church, for (Absus2)heav en’s (Eb)sake,

came fin ’ly (Eb)stepped up (Absus2)to the (Cm7)plate,

What took a stand up (Absus2)on God’s (Eb)prom ise stopped ask and (Absus2)stormed hell’s rust y (Eb)gates?

What if His peo ple prayed,

and those who bear (Cm7)His name would on ly seek His face, yeah,

and turn from their (Cm7)own ways?

And what would (Eb)hap pen (Ebsus)if we (Eb)prayed

for those raised (Eb)up to (Ebsus)lead the (Eb)way?

Then may be (Ab)kids in (Dbsus2)school could (Ab)pray

and un born (Cm7)chil dren (Absus2)see light of (Eb)day.

What if the (Eb)life that (Absus2)we pur (Eb)sue

came from a (Eb)hun ger (Absus2)for the (Cm7)truth?

What if the fam ’ly (Absus2)turned to (Eb)Je sus, stopped ask ing (Absus2)O prah what to (Eb)do?

What if His peo ple prayed,

and those who bear (Cm7)His name would on ly seek His face, yeah,

and turn from their (Cm7)own ways?

And what would He said that they would hear.

His prom ise has (Cm7)been made.

He’s an swered loud and clear, yeah,

If on ly we (Cm7)would pray.

If My peo ple called by My name,

if they’ll hum ble them selves and pray.

If My peo ple called by My name,

if they’ll hum ble them selves and pray.

What if His peo ple prayed, (If My peo ple called by and My (Cm7)those name, who bear His name would on ly seek His face, yeah, if they’ll hum ble them selves and and (Cm7)turn pray.) from their own ways?

He said that they would hear.

(If My peo ple called by His (Cm7)prom name, ise has been made.

He’ll an swer loud and clear, yeah, if they’ll hum ble them selves If and (Cm7)on pray.) ly we would pray.

What if His peo ple prayed?

(If My peo ple called by My name,

if (Cm7)they’ll hum ble them selves and pray.)

(If (Cm7)my peo ple called by My name.

What If His People Prayed by Casting Crowns — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What If His People Prayed” 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 Ab at 122 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "What If His People Prayed" 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 If His People Prayed"?
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.