What This World Needs

· by Casting Crowns

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What this world (Am)needs

is for (Am)us is not an oth er (Fmaj7)one hit won der with an (G)axe to grind, we an oth er (Am)two bit pol i ti cian (C6)ped dl ing lies, got an oth er (Dsus2)three ring cir cus so ci (F)e ty.

What this world (Am)needs

is is not an oth er (Fmaj7)sign wav ing “su per saint that’s (G)bet ter than you,” an oth er (Am)ear that pleas ing can dy man a (C6)fraid of the truth, an oth er (Dsus2)proph et in an Ar man i (F)suit.

(CN.C.)What this world (Fmaj7)needs

is a (Dsus2)Sav ior who will (G)res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will (F)lead,

a (Dsus2)Fa ther who will (G)love them

(Am)in their time of (Fmaj7)need,

a (Dsus2)Sav ior who will (G)res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will (F)lead,

a Fa ther who will (G)love.

That’s what this world (Am)needs.

What this world (Am)needs

is for (Am)us care more a bout the (Fmaj7)in side won der than the (G)out side.

Have we be come so (Am)blind that we i can’t cian (C6)see dl God’s lies, got ta change her (Dsus2)heart fore chang es her ci (F)shirt?

ty.

What this world (Am)needs

is for us to stop er (Fmaj7)hid be hind “su our saint rel (G)e vance, blend ing in so er (Am)well that peo ple can’t see the dif (C6)fer ence, the truth, and it’s the (Dsus2)dif fer ence that sets the world (F)free.

(CN.C.)What this world (Fmaj7)needs

is a (Dsus2)Sav ior who will (G)res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will (F)lead,

a (Dsus2)Fa ther who will (G)love them

(Am)in their time of (Fmaj7)need,

a (Dsus2)Sav ior who will (G)res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will (F)lead,

a Fa ther who will (G)love.

That’s what this world (Am)needs.

What this world That’s that this world (Fmaj7)needs.

What this world That’s what this world (Fmaj7)needs.

Je sus is our (G)Sav ior,

that’s what this world (Am)needs.

A Fa ther’s arms a (G)round you, that’s what this world (Am)needs.

(G)That’s what this world (Am)needs.

What This World Needs by Casting Crowns — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What This World Needs” 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 C at 115 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 This World Needs" 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 This World Needs"?: 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 Casting Crowns songs work for kids?: Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.