Because He Lives, Amen

by Chris Tomlin
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Lyrics

I be (Am)lieve in the (F)Son,

I be (Am)lieve in the (F)Ris en One.

I be (Am)lieve I o ver (F)come

(C)by the (F)pow er of His (Am)blood.

A (F)men!

(G)A (Am)men!

(G)Iโ€™m a (C)live, (G)Iโ€™m a (C)live be (F)cause He (Gsus)lives.

A (F)men!

(G)A (Am)men!

(G)Let my (C)song (G)join the (C)one that (F)nev er (Gsus)ends,

(CN.C.)be cause He (Am7)lives.

I was (Am)dead in the (F)grave,

I was (Am)cov ered in (F)sin and shame.

I heard (Am)mer cy call my (F)name.

(C)He (F)rolled the (Am)stone a way.

A (Gsus)ends.

Be cause He (C)lives,

(Fmaj7)I can face to (G)mor row.

Be cause He (C)lives,

(Fmaj7)ev โ€™ry fear is (G)gone.

I (C)know He (Fmaj7)holds my (Am)life, my (G)fu ture in His (F)hands.

A men!

(G)A (Am)men!

(G)Iโ€™m a (C)live, (G)Iโ€™m a (C)live be (F)cause He (Gsus)lives.

A (F)men!

(G)A (Am)men!

(G)Let my (C)song (G)join the (C)one that (F)nev er (Gsus)ends.

A (F)men!

(G)A (Am)men!

(G)Iโ€™m a (C)live, (G)Iโ€™m a (C)live be (F)cause He (G)lives.

(G)A (F)men!

(G)A (Am)men!

(G)Let my (C)song (G)join the (C)one that (F)nev er (Gsus)ends,

be cause He (Am)lives,

be cause He (Am)lives.

Because He Lives, Amen โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Because He Lives, Amen" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 84 BPM.

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About โ€œBecause He Lives, Amenโ€

Why does "Because He Lives, Amen" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Because He Lives, Amen".
What key is "Because He Lives, Amen" by Chris Tomlin played in?
Because He Lives, Amen 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, Amen"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Because He Lives, Amen" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Because He Lives, Amen"?
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, Amen"?
"Because He Lives, Amen" was originally performed by Chris Tomlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Chris Tomlin can I play here?
Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Because He Lives, Amen"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Because He Lives, Amen".
Can I see all the notes in "Because He Lives, Amen"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 84 BPM.