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(CN.C.)Af ter while,
af ter while,
this too shall pass
af ter while.
Scars will heal;
you’ll love a gain.
It won’t hurt
you af ter while.
It won’t hurt
af ter while.
(C)Stuck be (Fmaj9)tween
(G)if and (C)when,
you (E)prayed and (Fmaj9)tried,
but (G)still (F)no (Bbmaj13)end.
God’s (C)pur pose (Fmaj7)soon
you’ll (Em7)un (G#dim)der (Am9)stand.
(C)It won’t (Dm7)hurt
you (F)af (G)ter (C)while.
(Am7)It won’t (Dm9)hurt
you (Dm)af (G)ter (C)while.
(Db)Af ter (Gbmaj7)while,
(Ab)af (Absus)ter (Db)while.
(F7#9)This (Db)too (Fm11)shall (Gbmaj7)pass
(Cbmaj7)af (Bbm7)ter (Ab7sus)while.
(Dbmaj13)Scars (Db)will (Gbmaj9)heal;
you’ll (Adim)love a (Bbm11)gain.
(Fm7)It won’t (Ebm11)hurt
(Ab7sus)af (Ab7)ter (Db)while.
So (Db)when (F7sus)the (Gbmaj7)pain
has (Ebm)come to (Db)end
and (Abm13)now (Db9)your (Gbmaj7)heart
(Cmaj13)is (Cbmaj13)whole (Bbm7)a (Abm7)gain,
(Db)help some (Gb)one
who (Adim)needs to (Bbm9)know
that (Db)it won’t (Ebm11)hurt
them (Gb)af (Ab)ter (Bbm7)while.
(Db)It won’t (Gb)hurt
them (Gb)af (Ab7)ter (Bbm7)while.
(Db)It won’t (Ebm7)hurt
them (Gb)af (Ab)ter while.
Afterwhile — Simple Sheet Music
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"Afterwhile" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Afterwhile”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Afterwhile"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Afterwhile" by Kirk Franklin played in?
- Afterwhile is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Afterwhile"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Afterwhile" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Afterwhile"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Afterwhile"?
- "Afterwhile" was originally performed by Kirk Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Afterwhile"?
- This arrangement uses 42 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abm7, Abmin, Absus4, Adim, Am7, Am9, +34 more.
- What other songs by Kirk Franklin can I play here?
- Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Afterwhile". Key of C, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.