As I look in to the stars,
I’m pon der ing how far a way (Dm7)they are,
how You hold them in Your hands,
and still You know (F)this man.
You know my in ner most be (Dm7)ing, oh,
e ven bet ter than I know, than I know my self.
What a beau ti (F)ful God,
what a beau ti ful God.
And what
am I
that I might be called Your child?
What am I,
what am (C)I
that You might know me, my King?
What am I,
what am I,
what am I?
As I look off in to the dis tance,
watch ing the sun roll on by,
beau ti ful col ors (F)all a round me, oh,
paint ed all o ver the (Dm7)sky.
The same hands that cre at ed all of this,
they cre at ed you and I.
What am I,
what am I
that You might die, that I might (F)live?
What am I,
what am I,
what am I,
what am I?
(Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.)
What am I,
what am I,
what am I?
What am I,
what am I?
Beautiful by Shawn McDonald
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 66 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Beautiful”
- What key is "Beautiful" in?
- "Beautiful" by Shawn McDonald is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 66 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Beautiful" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Beautiful" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Beautiful"?
- This arrangement of "Beautiful" uses 5 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Dm7, F.
- How long does it take to learn "Beautiful" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Shawn McDonald can I play here?
- Try "Hallelujah". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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