Without You

by Kirk Franklin

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I can take a plane high up in the sky and fly e ven for a mil lion miles,

And soon the write a mel o dy so ter sweet, make a (Asus)tear ing turn in to a smile.

I can see a the col or of the spring, I can e ven feel the weath er change.

And soon the leaves I fall, I the win ’ry calls, like I (Asus)noth it ev er stays the same.

And like the wind that blows,

and like the flow er that grows,

still, with (Em)all I can do,

with out You

life’s a song with no end.

With out You,

like hav ing a heart that won’t mend.

With out You

we’re just ac tors on a stage.

Like a child who’s lost his way.

Would n’t be here to day with out You.

I ad mit that some y times Your pride tries to hide my view,

and (A)e ven this gift that You gave me, and for get it’s for You.

And man y days and man y ways Your grace tries to I’ve a bused,

and (A)e ven still You that were pa tient and Your get it’s for You.

And love loved me through.

But the wind still blows

and the flow er still grows,

and one (Em)thing is still true:

With out You,

life’s a song with no end.

With out You,

like hav ing a heart that won’t mend.

With out You,

we’re just ac tors on a stage.

Like a child who’s lost his way, would n’t be here to day.

(With out You,)

life’s a wound that won’t heal.

With out You,

noth ing in this world is for real.

With out You,

we’re just ac tors on a stage.

Like a child who’s lost his way, would n’t be here to day.

(With out You,) here to day (with out You).

Can’t live, can’t see Your will (G13)for me.

Can’t do an (Em7)y thing,

an y thing.

With out You,

life’s a song with (F#dim)no end.

With out You, it’s like hav ing a heart that won’t mend.

With out You,

we’re just ac tors (F#dim)on a stage.

Like a child who’s lost his way, would n’t be here to day.

With out You,

life’s a wound that (F#dim)won’t heal.

With out You, it’s noth ing in this world is for real.

With out You,

we’re just ac tors (F#dim)on a stage.

Like a child who’s lost his way, would n’t be here to day.

With out You, here to day.

With out You,

Je sus, my life would (F#dim)be lost.

With out You,

I’ll nev er know what it cost to see You

(Am7)lay (Ab)Your (Am)life down (D)for me.

From my past now I’m free; tell me where would I be with (F)out You?

(Dm7)Tell me, where would I be with (F13)out You?

(Dm7)Could n’t be here to day with (F13)out You.

(Dm7)Would n’t be here to day with out You.

(I can take a plane high up in the sky and fly for a mil lion (Bb)miles.)

Without You by Kirk Franklin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Without You by Kirk Franklin 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 D at 90 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 "Without You" 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 "Without You"?
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.