What key is "Better Is One Day" in?

"Better Is One Day" by Rebecca St. James is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Better Is One Day" easy to play on piano?

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

Can I play "Better Is One Day" 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 "Better Is One Day"?

This arrangement of "Better Is One Day" uses 12 chords: A, Apow, Asus2, Asus4, Bm, C, D, Dpow, +4 more.

How long does it take to learn "Better Is One Day" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Rebecca St. James can I play here?

Try "WAIT FOR ME", "ABOVE ALL", "FORGIVE ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D)(One day, ay,

(Asus)one day, ay,

(D)one day, ay.)

How (D5)love ly (Dsus)is Your (D5)dwell ing place,

oh Lord Al might y,

for (D5)my soul (Dsus)longs and (D5)e ven faints for (A5)You.

For (D5)here my (Dsus)heart is (D5)sat is fied,

with in Your pres ence;

I (D5)sing be (Dsus)neath the (D5)shad ow of Your (Asus2)wings.

(CN.C.)’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (A)one day in Your house, bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts than (D)thou sands else where.

’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (A)one day in Your house, bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts than (D)thou sands else where,

than thou sands else where.

One (D5)thing I (Dsus)ask and (D5)I would seek:

to see Your beau ty,

to (D5)find You (Dsus)in the (D5)place Your glo ry (A5)dwells.

One (D5)thing I (Dsus)ask and (D5)I would seek:

to see Your beau ty,

to (D5)find You (Dsus)in the (D5)place Your glo ry (Asus2)dwells.

(CN.C.)’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (A)one day in Your house, bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts than (D)thou sands else where.

’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (A)one day in Your house, bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts than (D)thou sands else where,

than thou sands else where.

One where.

My heart and flesh cry (A)out for You, the Liv ing (A)God.

Your Spir it’s wa ter (A)for my soul.

I’ve tast ed and I’ve (A)seen; come once a gain to (A)me.

I will draw near (A)to You, I will draw near to You.

La, ee.

’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts,

bet ter is (D)one day in Your house.

’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (A)one day in Your house, bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts than (D)thou sands else where.

’Cause bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (A)one day in Your house, bet ter is (D)one day in Your courts than (D)thou sands else where,

than thou sands else where,

than (D)thou sands else where.

Better Is One Day by Rebecca St. James

1 person has learned this song

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

About “Better Is One Day”

What key is "Better Is One Day" in?: "Better Is One Day" by Rebecca St. James is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Better Is One Day" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Better Is One Day" 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 "Better Is One Day"?: This arrangement of "Better Is One Day" uses 12 chords: A, Apow, Asus2, Asus4, Bm, C, D, Dpow, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Better Is One Day" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Rebecca St. James can I play here?: Try "WAIT FOR ME", "ABOVE ALL", "FORGIVE ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.