What key is "Because He Lives" in?

"Because He Lives" by Bill & Gloria Gaither is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Because He Lives" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Because He Lives" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Because He Lives" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Bill & Gloria Gaither can I play here?

Try "UPON THIS ROCK", "He Touched Me", "It's Beginning To Rain". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

God sent His (C)Son,

they called Him (F)Je sus.

He came to (C)love,

heal and for (Dm)give.

He lived and (C)died

to buy my (F)par

don;

an emp (Fm)ty (C)grave is there to (G7)prove my Sav ior (C)lives.

Be cause He lives,

I can (C7)face to (F)mor

row.

Be (D#dim)cause He (C)lives,

all fear is (Dm)gone,

be cause I (C)know

He holds the (F)fu

ture,

and life (Fm)is (C)worth the (A7)liv ing (D7)just be (G7)cause He (C)lives.

How sweet to (C)hold

our new born (F)ba

by,

and feel the (C)pride

and joy he (Dm)gives.

But great er (C)still,

the calm as (F)sur

ance:

this child (Fm)can (C)face un cer tain (G7)days be cause He (C)lives.

Be cause He lives,

I can (C7)face to (F)mor row.

Be (D#dim)cause He (C)lives,

all fear is (Dm)gone,

be cause I (C)know

He holds the (F)fu ture,

and life (Fm)is (C)worth the (A7)liv ing (D7)just be (G7)cause He (C)lives.

And then one (C)lives.

Because He Lives by Bill & Gloria Gaither

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Because He Lives”

What key is "Because He Lives" in?: "Because He Lives" by Bill & Gloria Gaither is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Because He Lives" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Because He Lives" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Because He Lives" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bill & Gloria Gaither can I play here?: Try "UPON THIS ROCK", "He Touched Me", "It's Beginning To Rain". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.