You Reign

by MercyMe

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Lyrics

E ven be fore there was a (F)drop in the o cean,

e ven be fore there was a (F)star of in the sky,

e ven be fore

the (F)world was put in mo tion, (Dm)You were on Your throne,

(Fsus2)You were on Your throne.

You reign;

glo ry in the high est, You reign.

Let cre a tion tes ti fy: by Your name,

ev ’ry knee will bow and ev ’ry (F)tongue (G)pro (Am)claim

that Je sus (C)reigns.

E ven be fore there was Your (F)hand made the heav ens,

e ven be fore there was the (F)breath of all man kind,

e ven be fore

we (F)had to be for giv en, (Dm)You were on Your throne,

(Fsus2)You were on Your throne.

You reign;

glo ry in the high est, You reign.

Let cre a tion tes ti fy: by Your name,

ev ’ry knee will bow and ev ’ry (F)tongue (G)pro (Am)claim

that Je sus (C)reigns.

(G)reigns.

Yes ter (Dm)day, to day and for ev er,

(C)You (F)are (G)God who (F)was (G)and (Am)is

and is to come.

You reign;

glo ry in the high est, You reign.

You

(C)reign;

glo ry in the high est, You reign.

Let cre a tion tes ti fy: by Your name,

ev ’ry knee will bow and ev ’ry (F)tongue (G)pro (Am)claim,

let ev ’ry (F)tongue (G)pro (Am)claim,

let ev er y tongue

(G)pro

claim

that Je sus (Fm)reigns.

You Reign by MercyMe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Reign” by MercyMe 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 80 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 "You Reign" 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 "You Reign"?
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.