What key is "Day By Day" in?

"Day By Day" by Stephen Schwartz is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Day By 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 "Day By 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.

How long does it take to learn "Day By Day" on piano?

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

What other songs by Stephen Schwartz can I play here?

Try "When You Believe", "WHEN YOU BELIEVE", "As Long As You're Mine". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Day by (Gm7)day,

day by (Gm7)day,

oh, dear (Am7)Lord, three (Gmaj7)things I pray,

to see Thee more (A)clear ly, (Em7)love Thee more (A7)dear ly, (Dm7)fol low Thee more (G)near ly, (Cmaj7)day by day.

Day by (Gm7)day,

day by (Gm7)day,

oh, dear (Am7)Lord, three (Gmaj7)things I pray,

to see Thee more (A)clear ly, (Em7)love Thee more (A7)dear ly, (Dm7)fol low Thee more (G)near ly, (Cmaj7)day by day.

(Cmaj7)day by day.

Day by (Gm7)day,

day by (Gm7)day,

oh, dear (Am7)Lord,

three (Gmaj7)things I pray,

to see Thee more (A)clear ly,

love Thee more (A)dear ly,

fol low Thee more (G)near ly, (Cmaj7)day by day.

to see Thee more (A)clear ly,

love Thee more (A)dear ly,

to see Thee more (A)clear ly,

love Thee more (A)dear ly,

fol low Thee more (G)near ly (Cmaj7)day by day,

(Cmaj7)day by day by (Fmaj7)day by day by (Amaj7)day.

Day By Day by Stephen Schwartz

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Day By Day”

What key is "Day By Day" in?: "Day By Day" by Stephen Schwartz is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Day By 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 "Day By 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.
How long does it take to learn "Day By Day" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Stephen Schwartz can I play here?: Try "When You Believe", "WHEN YOU BELIEVE", "As Long As You're Mine". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.