Born That We May Have Life

by Chris Tomlin
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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.

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

Born That We May Have Life β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Born That We May Have Life" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Born That We May Have Life"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "Born That We May Have Life" by Chris Tomlin played in?
Born That We May Have Life is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Born That We May Have Life"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Born That We May Have Life" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Born That We May Have Life"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Born That We May Have Life"?
"Born That We May Have Life" 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Born That We May Have Life". Key of G, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.