Asleep In The Light

by Keith Green
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“Oh, Do you (Bm7)see, do you (D)see you all the (D)peo ple (E)sink ing (A)down.

You Don’t you (Bm7)care, you don’t you (D)care, are you (D)gon na (E)let (C#)them (F#m)drown?

But How (E)can you be so (A)numb not to care (Bm7)if (A)they (D)come?

and You (A)close (Bm7)your (A)eyes (E)and you (F#m)pre (E)tend (F#m7)the job’s (A)done.

“Oh, bless me, (Bm7)Lord, bless me, (D)Lord,” you know it’s (D)all I (E)ev er (A)hear.

You No one (Bm7)aches, you no one (D)hurts, no one (D)e ven (E)sheds (C#)one (F#m)tear.

But He (E)cries, He weeps, He (A)bleeds, and He cares (Bm7)for (A)your (D)needs,

He’s you (A)just (Bm7)lay (A)back (E)and you (F#m)keep (E)soak (F#m7)ing it (A)done.

(Asus)in.

(A)Oh, can’t you see (Bm7)it’s such (Asus)sin.

’Cause (B)He brings peo ple to your (E)door (Esus)and you (E)turn (C#m)them (E)a (C#)way as you a smile in and (F#m)say, “God (E)bless you, be at (A)peace,” and all heav (Bm7)en (A)just (D)weeps

’cause Je sus (D)came to your (A)door.

You’ve left Him (D)out on the (A)streets.

(A)grave

and you,

you can’t e ven (D)get out of bed.

(A)Oh, Je sus rose (Bm7)from (A)the (Asus)dead,

come (Bm7)on, (A)get out (Bm7)of your bed.

How (E)can you be so (A)numb not to care (Bm7)if (A)they (D)come?

You (A)close (Bm7)your (A)eyes (E)and (F#m)pre (E)tend (F#m7)the job’s (A)done.

(D)You (A)close (Bm7)your eyes (E)and (F#m7)pre tend (F#m7)the job’s (A)done.

(D)Don’t (A)close (Bm7)your (A)eyes, (E)don’t (F#m)pre (E)tend (F#m7)the (E)job’s (A)done.

Come a (Bm7)way, come a (D)way, come a (D)way with (E)Me, my (A)love.

Come a (Bm7)way, (from this (D)mess,) come a (D)way with (E)Me, my (A)love.

Come a (Asus)love.

Asleep In The Light — Simple Sheet Music

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"Asleep In The Light" 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 A, 105 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Asleep In The Light

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Asleep In The Light"?
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 "Asleep In The Light" by Keith Green played in?
Asleep In The Light 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 "Asleep In The Light"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Asleep In The Light" 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 "Asleep In The Light"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Asleep In The Light"?
"Asleep In The Light" was originally performed by Keith Green. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Asleep In The Light"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, Asus4, B, B7, Bm7, C#, C#7, C#aug, +8 more.
What other songs by Keith Green can I play here?
Try "GRACE BY WHICH I STAND", "THERE IS A REDEEMER", "EASTER SONG". 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 "Asleep In The Light". Key of A, 105 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.

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