What It Means

· by Jeremy Camp

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Lyrics

I’ve been here a thou sand times be (A7)fore:

(C)face down on the (Em)floor, won d’ring (D)how I e ven (A)reached this place a (C)gain.

But You have shown so end less (A7)ly

how Your (C)love pours o ver (Am)me.

No pic ture can (G)re cre ate the (D)beau ty that I see.

(G)Show me what it means

to (Am7)live my life

a (G)sac ri fice.

If (Em7)on ly I would re al ize

how (C)much it took to pay the price, I (Em)know I’d (D)al ways (C)give

ev ’ry thing to You.

I want this world to al ways (A7)see

Your (C)per fect maj es (Em)ty, re flect ing (D)from my life, this (A)bril liant po et (C)ry.

Writ ten all (G)o ver this place, the (A7)signs of all cre (C)a tion that You (Am)breathed.

Words can’t (G)e ven state how (D)much You mean to me.

I want to face my ver y (G)crime

of not giv ing all of (Eb)mine.

But I can feel the hope You (D)bring

to me.

(G)Show me what it means

to (Am7)live my life a (G)sac ri fice.

If (Em7)on ly I would re al ize

how (C)much it took to pay the price.

(G)Show me what it means

to (Am7)live my life a (G)sac ri fice.

If (Em7)on ly I would re a lize

how (C)much it took to pay the price, I (Em)know I’d (D)al ways (C)give

ev ’ry thing to You.

What It Means by Jeremy Camp — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What It Means” by Jeremy Camp 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 G 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 "What It Means" 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 It Means"?: 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.
What other Jeremy Camp songs work for kids?: Try "Give You Glory", "Give Me Jesus", "Beautiful One". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.