What key is "Christ Is Risen" in?

"Christ Is Risen" by Matt Maher is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Christ Is Risen" 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 "Christ Is Risen" 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 "Christ Is Risen"?

This arrangement of "Christ Is Risen" uses 7 chords: C, Cmaj7, D, Em, Em7, G, Gsus4.

How long does it take to learn "Christ Is Risen" on piano?

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

What other songs by Matt Maher can I play here?

Try "Adoration", "Behold the Lamb of God", "EMPTY AND BEAUTIFUL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Let no one caught in sin re main in side the lie of in ward shame.

We fix our eyes up on the cross, and run to Him who showed great love and bled

for

us.

Free ly You’ve bled

for

us.

Christ is (G)ris en from the dead, tram pling o ver death by death.

Come a (C)wake, come a wake, come and (Em)rise up from the (D)grave.

Christ is (G)ris en from the dead; we are one with Him a gain.

Come a (C)wake, come a wake, come and (Em)rise up from the (D)grave.

Be neath the weight of all our sin, You bowed to none but heav en’s will.

No scheme of hell, no scof fer’s crown, no bur den great can hold You down.

In strength

You

reign.

For ev er let Your (G)church pro

claim:

Christ is (Em)rise up from the (D)grave.

(G)Oh,

(C)death,

(Em7)where is your (D)sting?

(G)Oh,

(C)hell,

(Em7)where is your (D)vic to ry?

(G)Oh,

(C)church, come (Em7)stand in the (D)light.

Our (G)God is not (C)dead; He’s a (Em7)live, He’s a (D)live!

Christ is (G)ris en from the dead, tram pling (G)o ver death by death.

Come a (C)wake, come a wake, come and (Em)rise up from the (D)grave.

Christ is (G)ris en from the dead; we are (G)one with Him a gain.

Come a (C)wake, come a wake, come and (Em)rise up from the (D)grave.

Christ is (G)ris en from the dead, tram pling (G)o ver death by death.

Come a (C)wake, come a wake, come and (Em)rise up from the (D)grave.

Christ is (G)ris en from the dead; we are (G)one with Him a gain.

Come a (C)wake, come a wake, come and (Em7)rise up from the grave.

Christ Is Risen by Matt Maher

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Christ Is Risen”

What key is "Christ Is Risen" in?: "Christ Is Risen" by Matt Maher is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Christ Is Risen" 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 "Christ Is Risen" 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 "Christ Is Risen"?: This arrangement of "Christ Is Risen" uses 7 chords: C, Cmaj7, D, Em, Em7, G, Gsus4.
How long does it take to learn "Christ Is Risen" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Matt Maher can I play here?: Try "Adoration", "Behold the Lamb of God", "EMPTY AND BEAUTIFUL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.