With Hope

by Steven Curtis Chapman

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(F#)This is not at (E6/9)all

(D#m7)how we thought (C#m11)it was sup posed to be.

We had so man y plans for you; we had so man y dreams,

and (F#)now you’ve gone a (E6/9)way

and left us with (C#)our mem ’ries of your smile.

And noth ing we can say

where and noth ing we can do

can take ing a (E6/9)all way your dreams the pain, true,

’cause now the (F#)pain of los (E6/9)ing you.

When (F#)we can cry (B)with hope,

we can (F#)say good bye with (G#m11)hope,

’cause (E6/9)we know our (Em)good bye is not the end,

oh no.

And (F#)we can grieve (B)with hope,

’cause (F#)we be lieve with (G#m11)hope

there’s a (E6)place where we’ll (Em)see your face

a gain.

(G#m)We’ll see your (F#)face a gain.

And (F#)nev er have I (E6/9)known

(D#m7)an y thing (C#m11)so hard to un der stand,

and nev er have I ques tioned more the wis dom of God’s plan.

But (F#)through the cloud of (E6/9)tears

I see the Fa (C#)ther smile and say, “Well done.”

And I i mag ine you

where you want ed most to be,

can see ing a (E6/9)all way your dreams come pain, true,

’cause now you’re (F#)home and now (E6/9)you’re free.

And (F#)we can cry (B)with hope,

we can (F#)say good bye with (G#m11)hope,

’cause (E6/9)we know our (Em)good bye is not the end,

oh no.

And (F#)we can grieve (B)with hope,

’cause (F#)we be lieve with (G#m11)hope

there’s a (E6)place where we’ll (Em)see your face

a gain.

(G#m)We’ll see your (F#)face a gain.

And

We’ll see your (A)face a gain,

yeah.

We’ll see your (A)face a gain.

And we have this hope

as an an chor, ’cause (C#m)we be lieve that (E)ev ’ry thing God (Amaj7)prom ised us is true.

So (E6/9)place...

by God’s grace,

there’s a (E6/9)place

where we’ll (A9)see your face

a gain.

We’ll see your face a gain.

So (F#)we can cry (B)with hope

and say good (F#)bye with (E6/9)hope.

and We (F#)wait with (E6/9)with hope

and we (F#)ache with (E6/9)with hope.

We hold on (E6/9)with hope.

We let go (E6/9)with hope.

With Hope by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “With Hope by Steven Curtis Chapman 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 B at 136 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 "With Hope" 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 "With Hope"?
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.