What This World Needs

by Casting Crowns

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What this world needs

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

What this world needs

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

(CN.C.)What this world needs

is a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead,

a (D5)Fa ther who will love them (Am)in their time of need,

a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead,

a Fa ther who will love.

That’s what this world needs.

What this world needs

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

Have we be come so blind that we can’t (C6)see God’s got ta change her (Dsus2)heart be fore He chang es her (F)shirt?

What this world needs

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

What this world needs That’s what this world needs.

What this world needs

is a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead,

a (D5)Fa ther who will love them (Am)in their time of need,

a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead,

a Fa ther who will love.

That’s what this world needs.

Je sus is our Sav ior, that’s what this world (Fmaj7)needs.

A Fa ther’s arms a 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 A at 138 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 "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.