Because He Lives

by Bill & Gloria Gaither
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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 โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Because He Lives" by Bill & Gloria Gaither: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œBecause He Livesโ€

What key is "Because He Lives" by Bill & Gloria Gaither played in?
Because He Lives is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Because He Lives"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Because He Lives" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Because He Lives"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Because He Lives"?
"Because He Lives" was originally performed by Bill & Gloria Gaither. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Because He Lives" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Because He Lives" by Bill & Gloria Gaither. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does โ€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Because He Lives" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Because He Lives" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.