What key is "Born That We May Have Life" in?

"Born That We May Have Life" by Chris Tomlin is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Born That We May Have Life" 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 "Born That We May Have Life" 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 "Born That We May Have Life" on piano?

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

What other songs by Chris Tomlin can I play here?

Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

No rep u ta tion, no state ly bear ing, no pal ace bed for roy al ty; but a star in the heav ens, a sign full of won der an nounc ing the com ing of the King of of kings.

Re (C)joice, O (G)world, your Sav ior has (D)come,

thru the (G)love of a vir gin’s (D)womb.

(C)Son of (G)God,

(Am)Son of (B)Man,

(Em)born (D)that (C)we (G)may (Am)have life.

You were (C)born that (G)we may have life.

A throne in a man ger, a in a cra dle, the den re veal

this glo ous plan

of the Child who would suf fer, the Child who would con quer the sin of ev wom an, the the sin of ev ’ry

Re (C)joice, O (G)world, your Sav ior has (D)come,

thru the (G)love of a vir gin’s (D)womb.

(C)Son of (G)God,

(Am)Son of (B)Man,

(Em)born (D)that (C)we (G)may (Am)have life.

You were (C)born that (G)we may have life.

A throne in a man life.

Re (C)born that (G)we may have life,

You were (C)born that (G)we may have life.

(Em)Born (D)that (C)we (G)may (Am)have life.

You were (C)born that (G)we may have life.

Born That We May Have Life by Chris Tomlin

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

About “Born That We May Have Life”

What key is "Born That We May Have Life" in?: "Born That We May Have Life" by Chris Tomlin is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Born That We May Have Life" 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 "Born That We May Have Life" 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 "Born That We May Have Life" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Chris Tomlin can I play here?: Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.