What key is "Better Is One Day" in?

"Better Is One Day" by Matt Redman is in the key of E with a tempo of 95 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

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

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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 4 chords: A, B, Bsus4, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

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

30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.

What other songs by Matt Redman can I play here?

Try "Let My Words Be Few", "GRACEFULLY BROKEN", "Here for You". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

How (E)love ly is Your dwell ing place,

O Lord al might y.

For (E)my soul longs and e ven faints for (Bsus)You.

For (E)here my heart is sat is fied

with in Your pres ence.

I (E)sing be neath the shad ow of Your (Bsus)wings.

Bet ter is (A2)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (Bsus)one day in Your house, bet ter is (A)one day in Your courts than thou sands (E)else where.

Bet ter is (A2)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (Bsus)one day in Your house, bet ter is (A)one day in Your courts than thou sands (Bsus)else where

than thou sands (E)else where.

One (E)thing I ask and I would seek:

to see Your beau ty,

to (E)find You in the place Your glo ry (Bsus)dwells.

One (E)thing I ask and I would seek:

to see Your beau ty,

to (E)find You in the place Your glo ry (Bsus)dwells.

Bet ter is (A2)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (Bsus)one day in Your house, bet ter is (A)one day in Your courts than thou sands (E)else where.

Bet ter is (A2)one day in Your courts, bet ter is (Bsus)one day in Your house, bet ter is (A)one day in Your courts than thou sands (Bsus)else where

than thou sands (E)else where.

One (Bsus)else where.

My heart and flesh cry out for You, the liv ing God.

Your Spir it’s wa ter to my (Bsus)soul.

I’ve tast ed and I’ve seen.

Come once a gain to me.

I will draw near to You, I will draw near to You,

to You.

Bet ter is (A2)one day, bet ter is (Bsus)one day, bet ter is (A2)one day than thou sands (Bsus)else where.

Bet ter is (Bsus)else where.

Better Is One Day by Matt Redman

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 95 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 Matt Redman is in the key of E with a tempo of 95 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Better Is One Day" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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 4 chords: A, B, Bsus4, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Better Is One Day" on piano?: 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Matt Redman can I play here?: Try "Let My Words Be Few", "GRACEFULLY BROKEN", "Here for You". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.