Agnus Dei

by Michael W. Smith
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(A)Al le (D)lu (A)ia,

Al le (D)lu ia,

for the (E)Lord God Al (D)might y (A)reigns.

(A)Al le (D)lu (A)ia,

Al le (D)lu ia,

for the (E)Lord God Al (D)might y (A)reigns.

(A)Al le (D)lu ia.

Ho

(A)ly,

(E)ho (A)ly

are You, (D)Lord (A)God Al (F#m)might (Esus)y.

(Bm)Wor thy (A)is the (D)Lamb,

(Bm)wor thy (A)is the (D)Lamb.

You are (D)ho (A)ly,

(E)ho (A)ly

are You, (D)Lord (A)God Al (F#m)might (Esus)y.

(Bm)Wor thy (A)is the (D)Lamb,

(Bm)wor thy (A)is the (D)Lamb.

A

(A)men.

(A)Al le (D)lu (A)ia,

Al le (D)lu ia,

for the (E)Lord God Al (D)might y (A)reigns.

(A)Al le (D)lu (A)ia,

Al le (D)lu ia,

for the (E)Lord God Al (D)might y (A)reigns.

(A)Al le (D)lu ia.

Ho

(A)ly,

(E)ho (A)ly

are You, (D)Lord (A)God Al (F#m)might (Esus)y.

(Bm)Wor thy (A)is the (D)Lamb,

(Bm)wor thy (A)is the (D)Lamb.

You are (D)ho (A)ly,

(E)ho (A)ly

are You, (D)Lord (A)God Al (F#m)might (Esus)y.

(Bm)Wor thy (A)is the (D)Lamb,

(Bm)wor thy (A)is the (D)Lamb.

A

(A)men.

(A)men.

Agnus Dei β€” Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Agnus Dei" by Michael W. Smith in classic piano notation β€” both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 90 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement sits beautifully in A major at a gentle 90 BPM, so your biggest challenge isn't speed β€” it's sustaining smooth, connected chord transitions while keeping the peaceful mood intact.

Your left hand will cycle through a lot of suspended chords (Asus2, Asus4, Esus4, Dsus2), which means you'll often be lifting or adding just one finger while holding the rest of the shape steady β€” practice those micro-movements slowly until they feel effortless.

The trickiest transitions tend to be moving between D and Bm7 and then landing cleanly on F#m7; loop those two-bar passages hands-separate before combining.

Use the sustain pedal generously but change it with each chord β€” muddy pedaling will ruin the transparency this song needs.

Start at around 60 BPM to lock in your chord shapes, then gradually bring it up to tempo.

This is a fantastic piece for training your hands to voice suspended chords cleanly, a skill that transfers to nearly every worship and ballad arrangement you'll encounter going forward.

About β€œAgnus Dei”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Agnus Dei"?
Yes β€” the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Agnus Dei" by Michael W. Smith played in?
Agnus Dei is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Agnus Dei"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Agnus Dei" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Agnus Dei"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Agnus Dei"?
"Agnus Dei" was originally performed by Michael W. Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Agnus Dei"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Asus2, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, D, Dsus2, E, +3 more.
What other songs by Michael W. Smith can I play here?
Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "Great Is The Lord", "I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes β€” "Agnus Dei" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics β€” everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view β€” the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes β€” slow the tempo from 90 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes β€” Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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