Other arrangements of Beautiful
Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Beautiful" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 66 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 “Beautiful”
- Can I play "Beautiful" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Beautiful" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Beautiful" by Shawn McDonald played in?
- Beautiful is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Beautiful"?
- The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Beautiful" 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 "Beautiful"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Beautiful"?
- "Beautiful" was originally performed by Shawn McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Beautiful"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Dm7, F.
- What other songs by Shawn McDonald can I play here?
- Try "Hallelujah". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Beautiful"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Beautiful" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Beautiful"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Beautiful" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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